Reds’ Volquez removed after 1 inning in first start off DLST. LOUIS — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Edinson Volquez lasted only one inning hours after he was activated from the 15-day disabled list, leaving his start with numbness in the pinky and ring fingers of his pitching hand. Big Unit approaches pitching’s big number: Randy Johnson ready to aim for No. 300SAN FRANCISCO — Mere mention of the milestone causes Randy Johnson to recoil. Reds activate RHP Edison Volquez from DL for start, option Burton to minorsST. LOUIS — The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Edinson Volquez from the 15-day disabled list to start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Lohse set to return to Cardinals’ rotation WednesdayST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse expects to make start Wednesday after emerging from a bullpen session without pain in his right forearm. Manny Ramirez drops to 5th among NL outfielders in All-Star fan votingNEW YORK — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez has dropped in the latest round of fan voting for the All-Star game, falling to fifth among NL outfielders. National League CapsulesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Aurilia homers for the first time this season to lead Giants past Cardinals 5-3SAN FRANCISCO — Rich Aurilia hit his first home run of the season to give San Francisco the lead in the seventh, Aaron Rowand doubled and scored twice and the San Francisco Giants took the rubber game from the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday. Cameron homers, Gallardo wins his fifth and Brewers sweep Reds with 5-2 victoryMILWAUKEE — Mike Cameron homered and Yovani Gallardo won his fifth game as the Milwaukee Brewers swept the three-game series from the Cincinnati Reds with a 5-2 win on Sunday. Reds to activate right-hander Volquez so he can start against Cardinals on MondayMILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds will activate right-hander Edinson Volquez from the disabled list and start him on Monday in the opener of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Lampard dedicates FA Cup win to HiddinkLONDON - For Frank Lampard, the FA Cup was the best parting gift Chelsea players could have given to their interim manager Guus Hiddink as a memento of his short but successful stint at the club. Pujols’ 2 homers, Duncan’s big hit lead Cardinals’ late rally for 6-2 win over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Albert Pujols burst out of his power slump with two homers, and Chris Duncan drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the seventh inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Cardinals 6, Giants 2DP_St. Louis 1, San Francisco 1. LOB_St. Louis 10, San Francisco 6. 2B_Duncan (13), Stavinoha (3), Schumaker (10), Winn (12), B.Molina (8), F.Lewis (10). 3B_Thurston (3), Uribe (1). HR_Pujols 2 (16). CS_Br.Ryan (1). Pujols’ 2 homers, Duncan’s big hit lead Cardinals’ late rally for 6-2 win over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Albert Pujols burst out of his power slump with two homers, and Chris Duncan drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the seventh inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Coach Dan Bylsma uses timeout after critical icing call, but still can’t save Penguins in lossDETROIT — Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux were both in the building when the Stanley Cup finals opener changed in a way it couldn’t have during their Hall of Fame careers. Bylsma uses timeout after critical icing call, but still can’t save Penguins in lossDETROIT — Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux were both in the building when the Stanley Cup finals opener changed in a way it couldn’t have during their Hall of Fame careers. Chelsea beat Everton to win FA CupLONDON - Frank Lampard scored the winner as Chelsea beat Everton 2-1 Saturday to win the FA Cup for the fifth time in their history. Chelsea recovers from fastest FA Cup final goal to beat Everton 2-1 and win trophy againWEMBLEY, England — Chelsea recovered after conceding the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, beating Everton 2-1 on Saturday to win the trophy a fifth time. Cain throws six-hit ball over 6 1-3 innings and Giants beat the Cardinals, 4-2SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday night. Giants 4, Cardinals 2E_Burriss (5). DP_St. Louis 1. LOB_St. Louis 6, San Francisco 8. 2B_Rowand (14). 3B_F.Lewis (2). S_Renteria. Hart, Fielder homer, Hoffman earns save in Brewers’ 3-2 win over RedsMILWAUKEE — Corey Hart and Prince Fielder homered and Braden Looper outpitched Johnny Cueto to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 victory over Cincinnati on Friday night, snapping the Reds’ four-game winning streak. Brewers GM Melvin says they aren’t on trade market right now for 2nd baseman, starting pitcherMILWAUKEE — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said he’s not talking to any teams about trades, dispelling the notion that Milwaukee is looking for a second baseman or in the hunt for Padres starter Jake Peavy. 2009 NFL Free Agent Signings ListARIZONA CARDINALS_Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; Donovan Raiola, C; Oliver Ross, OT; and Jason Wright, RB. Re-signed Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Dan Kreider, FB; Brian St. Pierre, QB and Kurt Warner, QB. Agreed to terms with Ralph Brown, CB. LB Tinoisamoa agrees to 1-year deal with BearsLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears after leading the St. Louis Rams in tackles four of the past six seasons. Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips out of starting lineup against BrewersMILWAUKEE — Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was not in the starting lineup against the Brewers after saying he hoped to return despite a hairline fracture of his right thumb. Cardinals activate OF Ryan Ludwick from DL, put SS Khalil Greene on DLST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Ryan Ludwick from the 15-day disabled list. Dodgers’ Joe Torre says suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip All-Star game if voted inCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he’s voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. “No,” Torre said before Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. “I think if you asked Manny, he’d give you the same answer.” Suspended Dodgers star Manny Ramirez should skip All-Star game if voted in, Torre saysCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he’s voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. Bears agree to 2-year contract extension with defensive tackle IdonijeLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 Even the mighty suffer as economic crisis gets to F1 in MonacoMONTE CARLO - Silvery, shiny, really expensive, the bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl Magnum hurts one’s eyes and one’s pocket with its mere presence. It costs 50,000 euros ($70,000), and one could say that it is a sign that the crisis has reached even Monaco. |