Blue Jays 9, Orioles 2
Turner: Chargers not as good as fans, media think they should beSAN DIEGO — Whether he’s trying to deflect criticism of his play-calling or delivering some kind of pre-emptive strike, coach Norv Turner has a message for fans — the San Diego Chargers aren’t as good as outsiders think they are. Terps coach Gary Williams gets 1-year extension; contract now runs into 2013COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland men’s basketball coach Gary Williams has received a one-year extension on his contract, which could keep him at the job into 2013. Terps coach Gary Williams gets 1-year extention; contract now runs into 2013COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland men’s basketball coach Gary Williams has received a one-year extenstion on his contract, which could keep him at the job into 2013. Redskins RG Thomas appears out for season with right triceps injury; Rams RT Smith hurts kneeLANDOVER, Md. — Washington Redskins right guard Randy Thomas could be done for the season with a right triceps injury. Lewis stuffs Sproles on 4th down in closing seconds to save Ravens’ 31-26 win over BoltsSAN DIEGO — Ray Lewis took a chance, and what a chance it was. Redskins RG Randy Thomas has right triceps injury; Rams RT Jason Smith hurts kneeLANDOVER, Md. — Washington Redskins right guard Randy Thomas and St. Louis Rams right tackle Jason Smith were both hurt in Sunday’s game, with both players requiring follow-up examinations to determine their severity of their injuries. Red Sox 9, Orioles 3
Bay and Ellsbury each homer, drive in 3 runs to lead Red Sox over Orioles 9-3BALTIMORE — Jason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury both homered and drove in three runs to lead Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Sunday. Nearly the unthinkable again: Redskins barely good enough to beat Rams 9-7LANDOVER, Md. — After the final whistle, after an afternoon with as many boos as cheers from the home fans, the Washington Redskins retreated to a very quiet locker room. Anyone walking in would think they had lost. Athens throws 2 TDs, helps Towson snap losing streak with 21-17 win over Coastal CarolinaTOWSON, Md. — Peter Athens threw two touchdown passes, leading Towson in a 21-17 victory over Coastal Carolina on Saturday night. Red Sox 11, Orioles 5
Red Sox hit three homers, Lester wins sixth straight decision in 11-5 rout of OriolesBALTIMORE — Jon Lester pitched into the seventh inning to win his sixth straight decision, and the Boston Red Sox feasted on the Baltimore Orioles bullpen in an 11-5 victory Saturday night. Gendreau hits decisive field goal, Middle Tennessee causes 4 Maryland turnovers in 32-31 winCOLLEGE PARK, Md. — Alan Gendreau made a 19-yard field goal as time expired and Middle Tennessee rallied for a 32-31 victory over turnover-prone Maryland on Saturday. Chargers place DT Jamal Williams on injured reserve a day before home opener vs. BaltimoreSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have placed defensive tackle Jamal Williams on injured reserve with a triceps injury, meaning he’ll miss the rest of the season. Buchholz solid for 6 innings, Bay homers to carry Red Sox past Orioles 3-1BALTIMORE — Clay Buchholz pitched six innings of five-hit ball, and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 3-1 Friday night to extend their winning streak against the Orioles to six games. Andy Pettitte in line to test shoulder and start Monday versus AL West leading AngelsSEATTLE — Andy Pettitte just wants Monday to arrive and get a true gauge of how his tired left shoulder is feeling. Blackout lifted for San Diego Chargers’ home opener against Baltimore RavensSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have sold enough tickets to lift the local television blackout of their home opener on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Cleveland Cavaliers star Delonte West arrested after Md. traffic stop; found carrying 3 gunsUPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested Thursday after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun in a guitar case. Davis throws 4-hitter, Longoria shines as Rays beat Orioles 3-0 to earn four-game splitBALTIMORE — Wade Davis put a positive finish on a miserable road trip for the Tampa Bay Rays. Heap’s return to prominent role in Ravens offense gets home crowd chanting “Heaaaap!” againOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Todd Heap had Baltimore fans doing a double-take last Sunday, trying to figure out who that No. 86 was catching all those passes for the Ravens. Tom Brady prepares to face Jets’ blitzing defense under first-year coach Rex RyanFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The last time the New England Patriots faced Baltimore’s defense, they struggled to keep their record perfect. Rays 3, Orioles 0
Wade throws 4-hitter, Longoria shines as Rays beat Orioles 3-0 to earn 4-game splitBALTIMORE — Wade Davis put a positive finish on a miserable road trip for the Tampa Bay Rays. Catchings, Fever heat up in fourth quarter for 88-79 win over Mystics in playoff openerCOLLEGE PARK, Md. — Tamika Catchings had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the top-seeded Indiana Fever opened the fourth quarter with a 17-3 run to pull away from the Washington Mystics for an 88-79 victory in the opener of their Eastern Conference first-round series Thursday night. Rex a chip off the old block: Just like Buddy, he speaks loudly AND carries a big stickA hearty appetite and a gift for drawing up defenses weren’t the only things Jets coach Rex Ryan got from his daddy. Wieters homers off Springer in 9th to carry Orioles over skidding Rays 4-2BALTIMORE — Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth off Russ Springer, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 4-2 victory over the fading Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Orioles 4, Rays 2
‘Jewish Jordan’ Tamir Goodman retires from basketball career that didn’t meet expectationsNEW YORK — Of course Tamir Goodman would still be starring on the basketball court now. Matsuzaka returns with 6 shutout inning as Red Sox top Angels 4-1 in potential playoff previewBOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka gave the Los Angeles Angels another thing to worry about in October. The Red Sox right-hander returned from a three-month stint on the DL with six shutout innings on Tuesday night to lead Boston to a 4-1 victory over the Angels, their likely first-round playoff opponent. Orioles 10, Rays 5
Scott homers, Orioles use 15-hit attack to rally past slumping Rays 10-5BALTIMORE — Rookie Matt Wieters homered and had a career-high five RBIs, Luke Scott also connected, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a five-run deficit to beat rookie Jeff Niemann and the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Tuesday night. No. 8 California plans to leave a day early before morning start at MinnesotaBERKELEY, Calif. — Jeff Tedford still believes that his decision to fly cross country the day before an early start against Maryland had nothing to do with California’s flat performance in a loss. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Rays 8, Orioles 4
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