Defense, Mark Sanchez keep Jets undefeated with 24-17 win over TitansEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After looking vulnerable for the first time this season, the New York Jets’ top-ranked defense came up big in the end. And on the day after, the regulars shall rest: Yankees go with makeshift lineup against KCNEW YORK — Derek Jeter ambled into a clubhouse that still smelled of stale champagne, less than two hours before game time Monday. Islanders-Devils Sums
Upsets shake up AP poll, but Florida, Texas and Alabama hold firm at topNEW YORK — After a weekend in which four top-10 teams lost, The Associated Press college football poll received a major makeover. Chris Iannetta homers in 11th as Rockies beat Brewers 7-5 to move 3 games up in NL wild cardDENVER — After feeling his pain for so long, Chris Iannetta’s teammates relished the chance to mob him at home plate when his homer in the 11th inning gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Yankees clinch AL East and home field through postseason, beat Boston 4-2 for 100th winNEW YORK — Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees wrapped up the AL East title and home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a neat bow, beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 Sunday for their 100th win of the season. Rangers’ playoff hopes even slimmer after Tampa Bay rallies for 7-6 victoryARLINGTON, Texas — Fernando Perez drove home the go-ahead run with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning for Tampa Bay, which overcame a six-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 on Sunday, spoiling the Rangers’ home finale and hurting their already slim playoff hopes. Giants revert to running game, help Manning rout Buccaneers 24-0.TAMPA, Fla. — No last-minute heroics for Eli Manning and the Giants this time. New York pulled a dominant running game off the shelf to pulverize the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from start to finish. Yankees 4, Red Sox 2
With Brees contained, Saints defense comes up big in 27-7 win over BillsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — With all the attention on Drew Brees and his prolific start, turns out the Saints defense is pretty effective, too. Tampa Bay’s Raheem Morris looks at Giants and sees where Buccaneers are headedTAMPA, Fla. — When Raheem Morris talks about molding Tampa Bay into a team with the mental and physical toughness necessary to endure any situation on a football field, the New York Giants are one of the examples he cites to his players. Marlon Byrd’s grand slam keys 11-run 5th inning, Rangers blow past Rays 15-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Marlon Byrd homered twice, including his sixth career grand slam in an 11-run fifth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 15-3 on Saturday night. Carter and Paulus lead Syracuse to 41-24 victory over Maine for second straight winSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delone Carter scored four touchdowns and Syracuse overcame Maine’s bag of tricks to beat the Black Bears 41-24 on Saturday night. Los Angeles Dodgers in National League playoffs for 3rd time in 4 seasonsPITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the playoffs. Cameron Maybin leads Florida Marlins to 9-6 victory over New York MetsMIAMI — Injury replacement Cameron Maybin hit a three-run homer in Florida’s seven-run fifth and the Marlins rallied to beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Saturday night. Marlins 9, Mets 6
David McCarty rushes for 105 yards and in Albany’s 22-9 win over Sacred HeartALBANY, N.Y. — David McCarty rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown in Albany’s (N.Y) 22-9 win over Sacred Heart on Saturday. Yankees 3, Red Sox 0
CC Sabathia wins 19th as Yankees cut magic number to 1 for first AL East title since 2006NEW YORK — CC Sabathia combined on a two-hitter to become the major leagues’ first 19-game winner, Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking, opposite-field homer off the top of the left-field fence and the New York Yankees closed in on the AL East title with a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Williams’ fourth touchdown run sends Wagner past St. Francis 56-48 in third overtimeNEW YORK — Dominique Williams rushed for 102 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning score in the third overtime, to lead Wagner to a 56-48 victory over St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday. Mallory’s 2 second-half TDs lead Central Connecticut State to 22-13 comeback win over ColumbiaNEW YORK — James Mallory ran for two touchdowns, sparking Central Connecticut State’s 22 unanswered points in a 22-13 comeback win over Columbia on Saturday. Justice Sonia Sotomayor goes down the middle at Yankee Stadium with ceremonial 1st pitchNEW YORK — Sonia Sotomayor was right down the middle with her ceremonial pitch at Yankee Stadium. 10 students suspended over raw-meat hazing ritual at Buffalo-area high schoolLEWISTON, N.Y. — A western New York high school has been roiled by a hazing ritual that entailed hurling raw meat at new players on the girls’ varsity soccer team. Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs keep St. Louis Cardinals from clinching NL Central titleDENVER — The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a good stay in Denver so far. Alex Rodriguez, Joba Chamberlain lead Yankees past Jon Lester, Red Sox 9-5NEW YORK — The Yankees really bruised the Red Sox. Jon Lester was knocked out by a line drive near his right knee Friday night, when Joba Chamberlain led New York over Boston 9-5 for his first win in 1½ months. Yankees 9, Red Sox 5
Rodriguez, Yankees bruise Lester, Red Sox with 9-5 victoryNEW YORK — The Yankees really bruised the Red Sox. Kinsler reaches 30-30 mark, Rangers down Rays 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered to become a 30-30 player for the first time, Julio Borbon had three hits and the Texas Rangers clung to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Friday night. Peavy, Beckham lead way as White Sox get only 2 hits but beat first-place Tigers 2-0CHICAGO — Detroit’s Eddie Bonine started his career in the San Diego Padres’ minor league system, so he knew facing Jake Peavy would be a challenge, especially with the Tigers in a tight race for the AL Central. New York Mets rally to beat Florida 6-5, damaging Marlins’ wild card hopesMIAMI — Pinch-hitter Cory Sullivan delivered a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat Florida 6-5 on Friday night to hurt the Marlins’ playoff hopes. Mets 6, Marlins 5
Boston pitcher Jon Lester leaves game with bruised quadriceps after hit by Cabrera linerNEW YORK — Boston left-hander Jon Lester was struck near the right knee by a line drive by Melky Cabrera and left Friday night’s game against the New York Yankees in the third inning. Another game, another home record falls at new Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — The Yankees have broken their record for most home runs at home. Dance with me: Boston manager Terry Francona says wild card berth worth celebratingNEW YORK — Red Sox manager Terry Francona intends to celebrate if Boston clinches the AL wild card. Let the bidding begin: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman becomes a free agentNEW YORK — The bidding can begin for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman. |