Twins waste bases-loaded, no-outs chance in 11th, go on to lose 4-3 to YankeesNEW YORK — Umpire Phil Cuzzi blew a call. Then the Minnesota Twins missed a chance to make it right. Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL playoff seriesNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez stood together as Yankee Stadium roared. Yankees 4, Twins 3, 11 innings
Kevin Garnett gets warm welcome in return from knee injury as Celtics beats Knicks 96-82BOSTON — Kevin Garnett had 10 points and eight rebounds in his first game at the Boston Garden in more than seven months, and the Celtics beat the New York Knicks 96-82 in an exhibition game on Friday night. Twins 3B Matt Tolbert leaves game against Yankees with strained oblique muscleNEW YORK — Minnesota Twins third baseman Matt Tolbert has left Game 2 of their division series against the New York Yankees because a strained left oblique muscle. Binghamton University officials say basketball coach violated NCAA regulationsBINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University officials say the men’s basketball coach violated regulations set by the NCAA. If Cardinals climb back into series, Dodgers vow Pujols won’t be the reasonST. LOUIS — Avoiding Albert Pujols seems to be working for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are one win away from a first-round playoff sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Posada out of Yankees’ lineup, Twins put Gomez in CF for Game 2NEW YORK — Catcher Jorge Posada is out of the New York Yankees’ lineup for Game 2 of their AL division series against the Minnesota Twins. Vanek nets winner for Sabres in 2-1 win over CoyotesBUFFALO, N.Y. — Thomas Vanek snapped a late third-period tie, and Ryan Miller made 23 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night. Islanders-Senators Sums
Gaborik’s 2 goals, 2½ minutes apart in 3rd period, lift Rangers past Ovechkin’s Caps 4-3WASHINGTON — Marian Gaborik scored two goals about 2½ minutes apart in the third period, Henrik Lundqvist held Alex Ovechkin without a point, and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night in a rematch of the teams’ wild playoff series. Oakland needs more from its defensive line to snap out of early-season funkALAMEDA, Calif. — It was no surprise that Tommy Kelly’s best game in more than two years turned out to be little more than an afterthought. Yankees manager Joe Girardi comfortable with Burnett-Molina pairing for Game 2NEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi’s time behind the plate. Miami’s Magloire, Detroit’s Jerebko suspended for altercation in preseason gameNEW YORK — Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit’s Jonas Jerebko have been suspended by the NBA for their altercation in a preseason game. Wide receiver Braylon Edwards takes practice field for first time with JetsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Braylon Edwards spent most of his first few hours with the New York Jets meeting his new teammates and coaches and digging into the playbook. Pro Picks: Annoyed Ravens, coming off loss to Pats, likely to take it out on surging BengalsEven in defeat at New England, the Baltimore Ravens were impressive. They showed lots of moxie in staying close to the Patriots despite turnovers and overall carelessness. Tired Twins wake up in time to lose AL playoff opener at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — After the Minnesota Twins lost Game 1 of the AL playoffs, manager Ron Gardenhire was really looking forward to Thursday. Jets acquire receiver Braylon Edwards from Browns for WR Stuckey, LB Trusnik, draft picksFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Braylon Edwards’ arrival was picture-perfect for the New York Jets. Nothing goes right for Twins lefties in playoff opener against YankeesNEW YORK — Ron Gardenhire threw a couple of lefties at the New York Yankees and nothing went right. Yankees 7, Twins 2
New home, old result: Yankees rally past Twins 7-2 in first playoff game at new ballparkNEW YORK — Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against these tired Minnesota Twins. Maple Leafs fined by NHL after Canucks allege tampering regarding Sedin twinsNEW YORK — The NHL fined the Toronto Maple Leafs an undisclosed amount after ruling that coach Ron Wilson was guilty of tampering when he expressed interest in Vancouver Canucks forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin before they reached free agency. Las Vegas oddsmakers like Yankees, Cardinals to meet in World Series; Twins a 25-1 underdogLAS VEGAS — Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have picked the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals as favorites to meet in the World Series and think New York has an overwhelming chance to win its first title since 2000. Trading smelling salts for science: Treatment for players with concussions has advancedNEW YORK — The days of a football player getting his bell rung, taking a whiff of smelling salts and getting back on the field are gone. Banco Santander completes IPO for Brazilian unit as it looks to expand in South AmericaNEW YORK — Spanish financial giant Banco Santander SA has raised $8.1 billion with an initial public offering of shares in its Brazilian subsidiary, the largest IPO in the world this year. ESPN video case shows holes in how hotel industry handles reservations, guest privacy issuesNEW YORK — The hotel industry is reexamining guest privacy safeguards in light of the case of an ESPN reporter who was videotaped nude through the peephole of her hotel room door, allegedly by a man who reserved an adjacent room. Jets acquire WR Edwards from Browns for WR Stuckey, LB Trusnik, draft picksFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Braylon Edwards’ arrival was picture-perfect for the New York Jets. Saints’ Thomas confident he’s overcome knee sprain, sickness, weight loss to lead ground gameMETAIRIE, La. — Pierre Thomas put on more than 10 pounds during the offseason, hoping that would make him more in the mold of former Saints power runner Deuce McAllister. Obama’s ’secret weapon’ on the basketball court revealedNEW YORK - U.S. President Barack Obama secret weapon that helps him defeats others on the basketball court has been revealed by Senator Bob Casey. Alexi Casilla’s single in 12th lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreakerMINNEAPOLIS — The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race — and a thrilling tiebreaker — that didn’t want to end. Former major leaguer Chacon free after arrest in Colorado on allegations in NevadaGREELEY, Colo. — Former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon has been released from custody after being arrested in Colorado on a charge related to unpaid gambling markers in Nevada. Casilla’s single in 12th lifts Twins to thrilling 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreaker
Alexi Casilla’s single in the 12th lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreakerMINNEAPOLIS — Baseball’s only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an AL Central thriller that got better with every pitch. Alexi Casilla singled home the winning run with one out in the 12th and the Minnesota Twins rallied past Detroit 6-5 in their tiebreaker Tuesday night, completing a colossal collapse for the Tigers. Casilla’s single in the 12th lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreakerMINNEAPOLIS — Baseball’s only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an AL Central thriller that got better with every pitch. From Lidge to ledge, closing time in the postseason is always anxiousArms thrust to the sky on that October night, Brad Lidge was the picture of postseason perfection. |
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