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. Bears agree to 2-year contract extension with defensive tackle IdonijeLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. After 2-year absence, Tiger returns to Jack’s place to play the MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods is returning to the Memorial, where he is a three-time winner. He has skipped the tournament two of the last three years because of family matters and knee surgery. Red Wings stars Lidstrom, Datsyuk practice day before Stanley Cup opener against PenguinsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk have practiced the day before the opener of the Stanley Cup finals, an encouraging sign for the Detroit Red Wings. 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. Suspended driver/owner Mayfield withdraws entry at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — The Sprint Cup team owned by suspended driver and owner Jeremy Mayfield has withdrawn its entry for this weekend’s race at Dover International Speedway. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — Donations have been pouring in to a tiny band of volunteers who saved youth baseball in the small southern Ohio town of Greenfield. Kentucky Wildcats got their man in John Calipari, but was it more than they bargained for?Freshly minted Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari hasn’t been accused of wrongdoing, just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. 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. Cup over cash: Marian Hossa chose to chase Stanley Cup with Red Wings instead of PenguinsDETROIT — Marian Hossa’s combination of size, speed and skill helped the banged-up Detroit Red Wings finish off Chicago to set up a Stanley Cup finals rematch with the team he spurned. Confident Penguins believe ‘08 loss prepared them for rematch with defending champ Red WingsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel Friday to the city called Hockeytown for their second Stanley Cup finals in as many seasons against Detroit, yet forgive them if they’re convinced they already live there. Postseason NBA SchedulePhiladelphia 100, Orlando 98 Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87 National League Standings
Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 American League Standings
Hot start sends defending champion Arizona State to 7-3 win against MissouriOKLAHOMA CITY — Arizona State’s grounders kept bounding and bouncing until the Sun Devils had taken the first step toward defending their Women’s College World Series title. Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A TacomaTACOMA, Wash. — Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. |
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