Jimenez sharp, Rockies beat LA 4-3 to cut Dodgers’ lead in NL West to 1 gameLOS ANGELES — The surging Colorado Rockies are poised to pull off an improbable finish. Maine pitches 7 innings as New York Mets beat Houston Astros 7-1NEW YORK — John Maine was sitting quietly at his locker when reliever Pedro Feliciano walked over and started teasing him about getting past the fifth inning in Friday night’s start. Malkin, Crosby score as Penguins raise Stanley Cup banner, then hold off Rangers 3-2PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby watched the Penguins raise their Stanley Cup banner, then got the NHL champions off to a familiar start by scoring their first two goals during a 3-2 victory over the rival New York Rangers on Friday night. Upton hits for cycle, Rays beat Yankees 13-4 to stop Sabathia’s bid for 20th winST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With little else to play for on the final weekend of the regular season, the New York Yankees were hoping to make CC Sabathia a 20-game winner and build momentum toward the playoffs. Rays 13, Yankees 4
Malkin, Crosby score as Penguins raise banner, then hold off Rangers 3-2PITTSBURGH — There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no postgame celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough. Rangers-Penguins Sums
Tampa Bay’s B.J. Upton hits for cycle against New York YankeesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — B.J. Upton has become the first player in Tampa Bay Rays history to hit for the cycle. Jeff Francoeur, Daniel Murphy homer as New York Mets beat Houston Astros 7-1NEW YORK — Jeff Francoeur and Daniel Murphy each homered to help the New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 7-1 Friday night in the opener of their final series of the season. Mets 7, Astros 1
Ballpark or mechanics? Mets manager Jerry Manuel wonders about Wright’s power numbersNEW YORK — Mets manager Jerry Manuel knows all the reasons for New York’s lack of power this season. There were the injuries to sluggers Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado, and the dimensions at their spacious new ballpark — just a difficult year in general for the club. Dykstra’s 1986 Mets World Series ring sells at auction for more than $56,000NEW YORK — Lenny Dykstra’s championship ring from the 1986 World Series has been auctioned off for more than $56,000. Slider in the seats: Major League Baseball attendance drops for second straight seasonNEW YORK — Rich Aurilia noticed all the empty seats as he made his way around the major leagues during the second half of this season. Pairing of Knicks and Darko Milicic could give both what they needSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Knicks are desperate for someone to bolster the worst interior defense in the NBA. Rangers seek success with Tortorella and Gaborik entering New York mix
Can’t keep ‘em away: Sports fans still find time, money for games in bad economySports fans are familiar with pain that’s supposed to end their love affair with the game. There are the labor spats between billionaire team owners and millionaire athletes. The off-field antics that land players in handcuffs. The losing seasons. Basketball player born without a left hand readies for college debut with Manhattan
World Series champion Phillies beat Astros 10-3 to clinch their third straight NL East
Magglio Ordonez hits 3-run double as Tigers beat Twins 7-2 to close in on AL Central crownDETROIT — Eddie Bonine settled down in time to move the Detroit Tigers to the brink of the AL Central title. He got a big assist from Magglio Ordonez. Ricky Nolasco strikes out 9 straight, finishes with 16 Ks in Marlins’ 5-4 win over BravesATLANTA — Ricky Nolasco struck out nine straight Atlanta Braves and set a Marlins record with 16 strikeouts — the most by a major league pitcher in more than two years — in Florida’s 5-4 victory Wednesday night. Joba Chamberlain stumbles again as Yankees lose to Royals 4-3NEW YORK — The Yankees ended the first regular season at their new $1.5 billion ballpark the same way they began — with a loss. Royals 4, Yankees 3
World Series champion Phillies back in playoffs, beat Astros 10-3 to clinch NL EastPHILADELPHIA — Now, the Philadelphia Phillies can rest and prepare to defend their World Series title. Yankees home attendance drops 13 percent in first season of new ballparkNEW YORK — The Yankees’ home attendance dropped 13 percent in the first year of their new ballpark, partly because of its reduced capacity. Justin Maxwell’s grand slam off K-Rod lifts Nationals to 7-4 comeback win over MetsWASHINGTON — Justin Maxwell’s grand slam off All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Nationals a 7-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday, Washington’s first win all season when trailing after eight innings. Nationals 7, Mets 4
Hit it here: New Yankee Stadium becomes first ballpark with home runs in 80 of 81 gamesNEW YORK — Another home run record fell on the final night of the regular season at the new Yankee Stadium. Knicks’ Curry out 3-5 days with torn calf muscleSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Knicks center Eddy Curry will have blood drained from a torn right calf muscle and is expected to miss three to five days. D’Antoni says he’ll stay patient and positive, even if Knicks loseSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Mike D’Antoni could be forgiven if he sometimes catches himself daydreaming of Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire executing the perfect pick-and-roll. Mets shortstop Jose Reyes being evaluated by doctors after hamstring discomfort while runningWASHINGTON — New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is being evaluated by doctors after feeling discomfort in his injured right hamstring while running. Yankee Stadium to host Big East, Big 12 in bowl game starting in 2010NEW YORK — The teams are set, one from the Big East, one from the Big 12. The site: The new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium. Rangers-Capitals Sums
Clint Barmes’ tumbling grab, game-ending double play help Rockies hold off Cardinals 4-3DENVER — A giant welt on his forehead was the least of Clint Barmes’ worries. NHL Standings
Bobby Valentine returns to ESPN as analyst for league championships, World SeriesNEW YORK — Bobby Valentine is returning to ESPN as an analyst on “Baseball Tonight” for the league championship series and World Series. |
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