Chicago’s John Danks gets first complete game as White Sox beat Indians 6-1CLEVELAND — Gordon Beckham drove in three runs to help John Danks earn his first win in more than a month and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 on Monday night. Wandy Rodriguez pitches Astros to 3-2 victory, ending Reds’ winning streak at 6HOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez pitched six solid innings, Humberto Quintero homered and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Sunday to snap the Reds’ six-game winning streak. Carson Palmer’s late TD pass leads Bengals over Steelers 23-20CINCINNATI — With another last-minute drive, the Bengals earned some legitimacy and won back their town. Lions win for first time since Brett Favre was Packer _ now he’s leading comebacks for VikesBrett Favre was leading fourth-quarter drives for the Green Bay Packers the last time the Detroit Lions won a game. Bruce leads Reds power display with 2 home runs in 7-2 win over St. Louis CardinalsCINCINNATI — Jay Bruce homered twice and had a career-high five RBIs to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Tuesday night. USC tailback Stafon Johnson has throat surgery after he’s hurt in weightlifting accidentLOS ANGELES — Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson had emergency throat surgery Monday after a weightlifting accident. 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. Cavaliers’ Delonte West fails to report to team’s first practice; coach says absence unexcusedINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Less than 24 hours after saying he was focused on basketball, Delonte West skipped Cleveland’s first day of practice. White Sox-Indians rained out, doubleheader set for WednesdayCLEVELAND — The game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain. Bengals WR Andre Caldwell becoming the anti-Ochocinco, emerging as effective, but not flashyCINCINNATI — One locker is filled with eye-catching items. There’s a shiny pair of golden cleats resting in the shoe rack. A laminated list that says “Sweet Revenge” in Spanish is tacked to the side, naming every cornerback that the Bengals receiver plans to burn this season. Indians rookie LHP David Huff wins 9-0, extends Orioles’ losing streak to 10CLEVELAND — Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer, David Huff pitched eight innings and the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 9-0 on Sunday to extend the Orioles’ skid to 10 games. Bowman’s 92-yard kickoff return, Cortez’s 3 FGs lift Kent State over Miami (Ohio) 29-19KENT, Ohio — Anthony Bowman returned a kickoff 92 yards and Freddy Cortez kicked three field goals to help Kent State defeat Miami (Ohio) 29-19 Saturday night. Peralta’s hit in 9th gives Indians a 9-8 win, sending Orioles to ninth straight lossCLEVELAND — Jhonny Peralta hit a game-ending RBI single Saturday night to give the Cleveland Indians a wild 9-8 win over Baltimore, extending the Orioles’ losing streak to nine games. Boise St.’s Moore nearly perfect, throws 2 TDs in No. 8 Broncos’ 49-14 win over Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Kellen Moore was nearly flawless for No. 8 Boise State, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the Broncos’ 49-14 victory over Bowling Green Saturday. Nix, Bruce help Cincinnati Reds beat Houston Astros 10-4 for sixth straight winHOUSTON — Jay Bruce and Laynce Nix homered and drove in three runs apiece, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 10-4 on Saturday night for their sixth consecutive win. Crew extend MLS-record home unbeaten streak to 24COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Crew extended their MLS-record home unbeaten streak to 24 matches with a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night. BC-FBC–T25-Illinois-Ohio St. Stats, FBCHerron scores 2 TDs, No. 13 Ohio State picks up 2nd straight shutout in 30-0 win over IllinoisCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Dan Herron slogged through a downpour for two touchdowns on Saturday and No. 13 Ohio State collected a second straight shutout for the first time in 13 years, beating mistake-prone Illinois 30-0. Steve Valentino passes for 272 yards, throws 2 TDs as Dayton beats Duquesne 24-17DAYTON, OHIO — Steve Valentino threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns to lead Dayton to a 24-17 win over Duquesne on Saturday. BC-FBC–T25-Fresno St.-Cincinnati Stats, FBCTony Pike throws 3 TDs, No. 14 Cincinnati holds on for 28-20 win over Fresno StateCINCINNATI — Receiver Mardy Gilyard was asked what he thought about those astounding time-of-possession numbers on the stats sheet. It took him a few seconds to find the right line. Reds 10, Astros 4
Votto’s 4 RBIs lead Reds to 5th straight win, 10-4 over AstrosHOUSTON — Joey Votto drove in four runs with a homer and a double and the Cincinnati Reds won their fifth straight, 10-4 over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Cleveland Indians break 11-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Baltimore OriolesCLEVELAND — Fausto Carmona pitched six strong innings and the Cleveland Indians ended their 11-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Indians break 11-game losing streak with 4-2 win over OriolesCLEVELAND — Fausto Carmona pitched six strong innings and the Cleveland Indians ended their 11-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Browns rookie cornerback loses temper in locker room after post-practice prankBEREA, Ohio — Cleveland rookie cornerback Coye Francies, incensed over a prank, threw a bucket of ice and at least one errant punch during a skirmish in the Browns’ locker room. Verlander strikes out 11 as Tigers hand Indians worst losing streak in 78 yearsCLEVELAND — Justin Verlander pitched the Detroit Tigers closer to a division title and pushed the Cleveland Indians within one loss of matching a franchise record for futility with a 6-5 win on Thursday night. Crosby leaves because of groin injury, not believed to be seriousCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Sidney Crosby left the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets early in the first period Thursday night because of a groin injury that the team said wasn’t believed to be serious. Bronson Arroyo pitches Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 before sparse crowdPITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds completed their second sweep of the plummeting Pirates in less than a month, winning 4-1 on Thursday to push the Pirates closer to a 100-loss season. A roar _ and an upset _ from the Lions’ denYes, the Detroit Lions are losers of historic proportions. Should they fall at home to Washington on Sunday, they will drop into a morass visited by only one team in NFL annals. Brain swelling subsides in 4-year-old Ohio boy hit in head by foul ball at minor league gameAKRON, Ohio — Brain swelling has subsided in a 4-year-old Ohio boy whose skull was fractured when he was hit by a foul ball at a minor league baseball game, doctors said. Cruz Azul blanks Crew 2-0 in CONCACAF Champions match, secures quarterfinal berthCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Pablo Zeballos and Alejandro Vela scored in the first half Wednesday night, leading Cruz Azul of Mexico to a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Crew in a CONCACAF Champions League match. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Terrible blocking by linemen killing stats for fantasy starsIf your normally reliable fantasy football stars are struggling, you can probably blame somebody who wasn’t on any preseason draft board: linemen. Reds 12, Pirates 2
Too Much Tigers: Guillen’s 2 homers help Detroit hand Cleveland 10th straight loss, 11-3CLEVELAND — Carlos Guillen hit two of Detroit’s three home runs to help Rick Porcello and the Tigers defeat Cleveland 11-3 on Wednesday night, the Indians’ season-high 10th straight loss. |