With games at Costa Rica and vs Honduras, US faces difficult stretch in World Cup qualifyingNEW YORK — The United States is about to enter its most difficult stretch of qualifying as it tries for its sixth straight World Cup appearance. White Sox put OF Carlos Quentin on 15-day DL with bad left footKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Outfielder Carlos Quentin, who led the Chicago White Sox in home runs last season, went on the 15-day disabled list Friday with soreness in the bottom of his left foot. Kanaan expected to race at Milwaukee despite bumps and bruises from Indy crashWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Tony Kanaan is expected to drive at the Milwaukee Mile despite bumps and bruises he received in a hard crash at the Indianapolis 500. Rachel Alexandra is ready for her close-up: Preakness-winning filly has photo layout in VogueLOUISVILLE, Ky. — She is a clotheshorse without the clothes: Rachel Alexandra has posed for a photo spread in Vogue. Arkansas uses big 8th-inning rally to beat Washington State 10-3 in NCAA tournamentNORMAN, Okla. — Scott Lyons hit a three-run homer and Arkansas rallied for nine runs in the eighth inning to defeat Washington State 10-3 on Friday in the Norman regional. Former Duke starting QB Zack Asack kicked off team for violating undisclosed team policyDURHAM, N.C. — Former Duke starting quarterback Zack Asack has been kicked off the team. Toronto FC game with Red Bulls rescheduled from Aug. 9 to June 13SECAUCUS, N.J. — The New York Red Bulls’ game against Toronto FC has been moved to June 13 from its original date of Aug. 9. Hill HR, Fukudome sacrifice fly in 7th rally Cubs over Dodgers 2-1CHICAGO — Koyie Hill homered and Kosuke Fukudome hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning Friday, rallying the Chicago Cubs over the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. Cubs 2, Dodgers 1E_Ethier (3), Scales (2). DP_Chicago 3. LOB_Los Angeles 7, Chicago 8. 2B_Fukudome (10), Hoffpauir (7). HR_Kemp (5), K.Hill (2). SF_Fukudome. Ross ties career-high with 10 strikeouts as LSU defeats Southern 10-2 in NCAA regionalBATON ROUGE, La. — Austin Ross tied a career high with 10 strikeouts, and LSU scored seven two-out runs in the seventh inning for a 10-2 victory over Southern in Friday’s opening game of the Baton Rouge regional. Campbell hurts calf, withdraws from Colonial 3 weeks before start of US Open at Bethpage BlackFORT WORTH, Texas — Masters runner-up Chad Campbell has withdrawn from the Crowne Plaza Invitational with a calf injury three weeks before the next major. Earnhardt’s new crew chief puts making the Chase as the goal for slumping driverDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. Judge to decide next week whether to overturn NASCAR driver’s suspension for failed drug testCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A judge has set a hearing for Wednesday to determine whether to overturn NASCAR’s suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for a failed drug test. Rockies fire manager Clint Hurdle and replace him with bench coach Jim Tracy after 18-28 startDENVER — The Colorado Rockies have fired manager Clint Hurdle less than two years after their incredible “Roctober” run to the World Series. He was replaced by bench coach Jim Tracy. Without reliable hitting, pitching or defense, the Rockies stumbled to an 18-28 start and were 14½ games behind Los Angeles in the NL West heading into Friday night’s action. Individual tickets to Vancouver Games medal presentations and all other events on sale June 6VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The second round of ticket sales for the 2010 Winter Olympics will begin next Saturday. Reutimann takes pole at Dover International Speedway with strong qualifying runDOVER, Del. — David Reutimann played the Sprint Cup waiting game and again came out on top. Clint Hurdle out as manager of the struggling Colorado Rockies, replaced by Jim TracyDENVER — The Colorado Rockies fired manager Clint Hurdle on Friday, less than two years after their incredible “Roctober” run to the World Series, and replaced him with bench coach Jim Tracy for the rest of the season. Penn State records show Hall of Famer Paterno makes more than $1 million a yearSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is a millionaire. Miami opens NCAA play with 9-4 win over Jacksonville in Gainesville regionalGAINESVILLE, Fla. — No matter how the Miami Hurricanes fare during the regular season, they always seem to be ready for the postseason. Cardinals activate OF Ryan Ludwick from DL, put SS Khalil Greene on DLST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Ryan Ludwick from the 15-day disabled list. Outfielder Emil Brown acquired by New York Mets from San Diego PadresNEW YORK — Outfielder Emil Brown has been acquired by the New York Mets from the San Diego Padres for a player to be named. Redskins release veteran right tackle Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasonsWASHINGTON — Jon Jansen, a fixture on the Washington Redskins offensive line for much of the last decade before injuries took their toll, was cut by the team Friday. Dodgers’ Joe Torre says suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip All-Star game if voted inCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he’s voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. “No,” Torre said before Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. “I think if you asked Manny, he’d give you the same answer.” San Diego State ace Strasburg set to start against Virginia in NCAA regionalsIRVINE, Calif. — Tony Gwynn could keep it secret only so long — San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to start in the NCAA regionals against Virginia. Suspended Dodgers star Manny Ramirez should skip All-Star game if voted in, Torre saysCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he’s voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. Colonial again offers up low scores; Stricker sets 36-hole record at 14 underFORT WORTH, Texas — From its Ben Hogan trophy room to its status as the longest-running event at its original site, the Colonial Country Club is among the most venerable stops on the PGA Tour. Expansion Philadelphia Union names national team assistant Peter Nowak as first head coachCHESTER, Pa. — Major League Soccer’s newest franchise has tapped national team assistant Peter Nowak as its first coach. NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. nearing decision on which team he’ll join for 2010 and beyondDOVER, Del. — Martin Truex Jr. has a gut feeling about which team he’ll join for the 2010 season and expects to announce that decision in the next few weeks. Eighth-seeded Georgia upsets Oklahoma State 3-2 in NCAA team match-play formatTOLEDO, Ohio — Eighth-seeded Georgia has stunned Oklahoma State 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA’s new match-play format for determining a team champion. Red Wings expect bolstered blue line with Lidstrom, Ericsson in Game 1 against PenguinsDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings’ chances to challenge Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin improved greatly the day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals when their battered blue line got good news. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — A Florida man is sending a batch of new baseballs. A car filled with gloves, bats and catcher’s gear arrived courtesy of a Columbus man. And an Illinois woman who lived through the Great Depression and has a soft spot for baseball is writing a check. Redskins release veteran Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasons in WashingtonASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have released veteran right tackle Jon Jansen, a fixture on the team’s offensive line for much of the last decade. Indians recall LHP Perez from Triple-A, designate OF Dellucci to make room on rosterCLEVELAND — The Indians have recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make roster room. |
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