Jeff Francoeur, Daniel Murphy homer as New York Mets beat Houston Astros 7-1

NEW 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

Houston New York
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Bourn cf 4 0 1 0 Pagan lf 5 1 2 0
Tejada ss 4 0 1 0 LCastill 2b 5 0 0 0
Brkmn 1b 4 1 1 0 DWrght 3b 4 1 3 1
Ca.Lee lf 4 0 1 0 Beltran cf 4 0 0 0
Blum 3b 3 0 0 1 Francr rf 4 2 3 2
Pence rf 3 0 0 0 Tatis 1b 4 1 2 0
KMatsu 2b 3 0 1 0 Santos c 3 1 2 1
Quinter c 2 0 0 0 AHrndz ss 3 0 0 1
Erstad ph 1 0 1 0 Maine p 2 0 0 0
Coste c 0 0 0 0 NEvns ph 1 0 1 0
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Gervac p 0 0 0 0 SGreen p 0 0 0 0
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Brocail p 0 0 0 0
Totals 30 1 6 1 Totals 36 7 14 7

Ballpark or mechanics? Mets manager Jerry Manuel wonders about Wright’s power numbers

NEW 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 $56,000

NEW YORK — Lenny Dykstra’s championship ring from the 1986 World Series has been auctioned off for more than $56,000.

NBA approves expanded use of instant replay for shot clock, out-of-bounds calls

NEW YORK — NBA referees will be able to use instant replay on shot-clock and out-of-bounds calls this season.

NHL No. 1 pick Tavares quickly becoming new face of Islanders

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Rick DiPietro’s recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders.

Slider in the seats: Major League Baseball attendance drops for second straight season

NEW YORK — Rich Aurilia noticed all the empty seats as he made his way around the major leagues during the second half of this season.

SUNY to pursue independent review of Binghamton U. athletics after basketball dismissals

ALBANY, N.Y. — The State University of New York is pursuing an independent review of Binghamton University’s athletic program following the dismissals of six basketball team members.

Zimpher: Review of Binghamton Univ. athletic program will be overseen by SUNY board

ALBANY, N.Y. — An independent review of Binghamton University’s athletic program will be overseen by a committee of the State University of New York Board of Trustees.

Michael Weiner moves step closer to succeeding Donald Fehr as players’ union head

NEW YORK — Michael Weiner has moved a step closer to succeeding Donald Fehr as head of the baseball players’ union.

Report: Oregon coach may reinstate RB LaGarrette Blount, who punched opposing player in opener

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Report: New book alleges Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams’ head mistreated at cryo facility

NEW YORK — The New York Daily News is reporting that Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams’ severed head was mistreated at an Arizona cryonics facility, according to details from a new book.

U.S.-backed America’s Cup challenger opposes Alinghi’s choice of Persian Gulf venue

SAN DIEGO — Citing “grave safety concerns” for its U.S.-based crew that would be sailing a massive trimaran named USA within miles of Iran, challenger BMW Oracle Racing on Friday asked a New York court to reject Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, as the port for the 33rd America’s Cup.

Pairing of Knicks and Darko Milicic could give both what they need

SARATOGA 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

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Jaguars blacked out again, only team not to be televised locally in Week 4

NEW YORK — The Jacksonville Jaguars’ game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday will be blacked out on local TV.

Can’t keep ‘em away: Sports fans still find time, money for games in bad economy

Sports 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.

Nike: No ‘contractual relationship’ with Michael Vick, just supplying product

NEW YORK — Nike said Thursday it does not have a “contractual relationship” with Michael Vick, a day after the quarterback’s agent announced a deal with the manufacturer.

Basketball player born without a left hand readies for college debut with Manhattan

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World Series champion Phillies beat Astros 10-3 to clinch their third straight NL East

worldseriesphiladelphiaphilliesvtampaonqx4urubpalPhillies clinch their third straight NL East title

Magglio Ordonez hits 3-run double as Tigers beat Twins 7-2 to close in on AL Central crown

DETROIT — 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 Braves

ATLANTA — 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 4-3

NEW 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

Kansas City New York
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Maier lf 3 0 0 0 Jeter ss 2 1 2 1
Hulett 2b 3 1 0 0 HrstnJr ss 1 0 0 0
LHrndz 2b 1 0 0 0 Damon lf 2 0 0 0
BButler 1b 3 0 2 0 Gardnr cf 1 0 0 0
B.Pena dh 5 0 2 2 Teixeir 1b 4 0 0 0
Callasp 3b 5 1 1 0 Mirand 1b 0 0 0 0
Teahen rf 3 1 2 1 ARdrgz 3b 3 0 0 0
J.Buck c 4 0 2 1 Hinske 3b 1 0 0 0
YBtncr ss 4 0 0 0 HMatsu dh 4 0 0 0
JAndrs cf 4 1 2 0 Posada c 3 0 0 0
Cervelli c 1 0 1 0
Cano 2b 1 1 0 0
FGzmn pr-rf 1 0 0 0
Swisher rf 3 1 1 2
R.Pena 2b 1 0 0 0
MeCarr cf-lf 3 0 1 0
Totals 35 4 11 4 Totals 31 3 5 3

World Series champion Phillies back in playoffs, beat Astros 10-3 to clinch NL East

PHILADELPHIA — 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 ballpark

NEW YORK — The Yankees’ home attendance dropped 13 percent in the first year of their new ballpark, partly because of its reduced capacity.

Agent: Nike re-signs Michael Vick; company had severed ties in 2007 over dogfighting charges

NEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback’s involvement in a dogfighting ring.

Justin Maxwell’s grand slam off K-Rod lifts Nationals to 7-4 comeback win over Mets

WASHINGTON — 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

New York Washington
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Pagan lf 5 1 0 0 WHarrs cf-lf 4 0 0 0
AHrndz 2b 4 0 0 0 Dukes rf 4 1 2 0
DWrght 3b 4 0 0 0 Zmrmn 3b 5 1 1 1
Beltran cf 3 1 1 1 A.Dunn 1b 4 1 0 1
Francr rf 4 2 2 0 Wlngh lf 4 1 1 0
Tatis 1b 3 0 2 1 Maxwll pr-cf 1 1 1 4
Santos c 4 0 2 2 J.Bard c 1 0 0 0
WValdz ss 4 0 0 0 JMartn pr 0 0 0 0
Reddng p 2 0 0 0 Nieves c 0 0 0 0
Sheffild ph 0 0 0 0 Dsmnd ss 4 0 0 0
Parnell p 0 0 0 0 AlGnzlz 2b 3 1 1 1
Felicin p 0 0 0 0 Lannan p 2 0 1 0
SGreen p 0 0 0 0 CGzmn ph 1 0 0 0
DnMrp ph 1 0 0 0 Segovia p 0 0 0 0
FrRdrg p 0 0 0 0 Villone p 0 0 0 0
Morse ph 1 0 1 0
JPadill pr 0 1 0 0
Totals 34 4 7 4 Totals 34 7 8 7

Hit it here: New Yankee Stadium becomes first ballpark with home runs in 80 of 81 games

NEW 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 muscle

SARATOGA 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.

Welcome to T.O. version 2.0: Bills receiver avoids saying anything disruptive

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If Terrell Owens has any concerns about the Buffalo Bills’ offense and his lack of a big-play role in it three weeks into the season, he’s going to keep it to himself.

NBA institutes rule prohibiting Twitter and other social media use during games

NEW YORK — The NBA is instituting a policy regarding Twitter and other social media sites, banning players from using them during games.

Agency: Nike re-signs Michael Vick more than 2 years after severing ties over dogfighting

NEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback’s involvement in a dogfighting ring.

D’Antoni says he’ll stay patient and positive, even if Knicks lose

SARATOGA 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.

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