Rodriguez hits 3-run homer, helping the Yankees set a franchise home-run recordST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees have set a team record with their 243rd home run. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner spends team with his team before regular-season finaleST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Boss was back at the ballpark. Auburn, USF, SCarolina move into AP Top 25; No. 1 Florida leads unchanged first 4NEW YORK — Rejuvenated Auburn jumped into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, landing at No. 17 after improving to 5-0 under new coach Gene Chizik. One benefit of US recession is the boon to consumers: America is on saleNEW YORK — There has never been a better time to be a consumer. America is on sale. Postseason Baseball Schedule
Dodgers clinch NL West, home-field advantage through NL playoffs with 5-0 win over RockiesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Islanders owner to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. Rays 5, Yankees 3
Navarro backs Niemann’s pitching with 2-run homer; Rays beat Yankees 5-3ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For Tampa Bay’s Jeff Niemann, beating the New York Yankees for his 13th victory was a perfect ending to what the Rays believe has been a rookie of the year season for the big right-hander. Penguins-Islanders Sums
Crosby scores goal, adds shootout tally to lift Pens over Tavares and Islanders 4-3UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Sid the Kid took the storybook ending away from prized rookie John Tavares and the New York Islanders. Dubinsky scores 2 goals, Rangers win home opener, 5-2 over SenatorsNEW YORK — The sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden came to cheer Marian Gaborik, the New York Rangers’ major free-agent signing over the summer, only to see him upstaged by linemates Brandon Dubinsky and Vinny Prospal. Gionta’s tap in lifts Canadiens to 2-1 OT win to spoil Buffalo Sabres’ season openerBUFFALO, N.Y. — Brian Gionta took advantage of a timely carom 2:42 into overtime, when he tapped in an errant shot to secure the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 win over the Sabres and spoil Buffalo’s season opener on Saturday night. Senators-Rangers Sums
Islanders to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. All-Stars Carlos Beltran, David Wright miss penultimate game of New York Mets’ seasonNEW YORK — All-Stars Carlos Beltran and David Wright are expected to play in the New York Mets’ season finale after resting during Saturday’s 5-1 victory against the Houston Astros. Dan LeFevour throws for 2 TDs as Central Michigan holds off Buffalo 20-13AMHERST, N.Y. — Dan LeFevour threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns to lead Central Michigan to a 20-13 win over Buffalo on Saturday. Soccer-only stadium to be crown jewel of MLS, could trigger comeback in tiny northern NJ townHARRISON, N.J. — An intimate, soccer-only stadium rising in a careworn former industrial city is expected to be the crown jewel of Major League Soccer and one of the keys to a local redevelopment project. Yankees RHP Joba Chamberlain to pitch in relief Sunday, in mix for 1st round bullpen spotST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to work in relief Sunday and appears headed to the bullpen for the first round of the playoffs. Mets 5, Astros 1
Pat Misch throws 5 innings as New York Mets beat Houston Astros 5-1NEW YORK — Pat Misch pitched five solid innings before his outing was cut short by a long rain delay and the New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday. Summer Bird wins again, this time beating Quality Road in the Jockey Club Gold CupNEW YORK — Summer Bird made it a sweep of top races in New York. David McCarty runs for pair of TDs as Albany beats St. Francis 27-6LORETTO, Pa. — David McCarty ran for two touchdowns to lead Albany (N.Y.) in a 27-6 rout of St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday. Martin scores with 1:58 remaining to lift Fordham to 34-29 win over Old DominionBronx, N.Y. — Xavier Martin scored on a 3-yard run with 1:59 remaining and Fordham beat Old Dominion 34-29 on Saturday. Tulane escapes Army 17-16 on wide-right field goal in final ticksWEST POINT, N.Y. — Andre Anderson ran 42 yards up the sideline during a desperation drive, setting up the 23-yard field goal by Ross Thevenot that sent Tulane to a 17-16 victory over Army on Saturday. Daniels hits Mitchell with 2 TDs, Pierre-Paul scores on pick as USF beats SU 34-20SYRACUSE, N.Y. — B.J. Daniels hit Carlton Mitchell on scoring passes of 33 and 85 yards, Jason Pierre-Paul returned an interception 18 yards for another score, and South Florida remained unbeaten, 34-20 over mistake-prone Syracuse. Man arrested in ESPN sportscaster nude video caseNEW YORK - The FBI has arrested a Chicago-area man on charges of covertly filming ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews nude in her hotel room. 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. |