Taiwan and Calif. get big wins to advance to Little League World Series title gameSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — California’s mini-mashers bashed their way into the Little League World Series championship on Saturday night. Calif. pounds Texas, advances to play Taiwan for Little League World Series titleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Andy Rios hit a grand slam in a nine-run first inning and Chula Vista, Calif., routed San Antonio, Texas, 12-2 on Saturday night to advance to the Little League World Series title game. Taiwan takes international title, advances to LLWS championship with 9-4 win over MexicoSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The smiling boys from Taoyuan, Taiwan stood along the third-base line and took a bow in unison as their parents and fans snapped pictures. Eagles OL Andrews to practice for 1st time since reinjuring his surgically repaired backPHILADELPHIA — Shawn Andrews practiced for the first time since reinjuring his surgically repaired back and hopes to play the season opener against Carolina on Sept. 13. Vick to play against Jets in the Eagles’ final preseason game; could see more time at QBPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick will play in the Eagles’ final preseason game, and might even take some snaps as a conventional quarterback. Vice President Joe Biden to pick up honor Sunday at Little League World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Vice President Joe Biden plans to attend the Little League World Series on Sunday, when he is enshrined into Little League’s Hall of Excellence. Ryan Howard’s 2 homers lead Phillies to rainy 4-2 victory over Braves
Pa. man accused of smashing NY Yankees affiliate’s championship trophy over catering disputeSCRANTON, Pa. — A northeastern Pennsylvania man has been charged with smashing a championship trophy won by a minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees. Eagles offense with Vick, McNabb combo needs work to scare opponentsPHILADELPHIA — The Michael Vick experiment lasted six plays before Donovan McNabb walked over to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg on the sideline and yelled “Cut!” Garrett Jones’ 2-run homer off J.A. Happ gives Pirates 3-2 win, ends comeback-filled seriesPITTSBURGH — Three Phillies-Pirates games, three dramatic finishes. Pennsylvania’s baseball rivalry was briefly revived by a series filled with comebacks, and plenty of flashbacks to all the pivotal games the teams played during the 1970s. Michael Vick’s debut with Eagles generates more hype than points; Philly beats Jaguars 33-32
ON FOOTBALL: Quarterback Michael Vick returns, and feels the brotherly love in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — It’s been a long time since Michael Vick heard such sweet sounds. Taiwan beats Curacao and Calif. scores winning run on wild pitch; both move on at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Nick Conlin had barely touched the plate with the winning run when he was surrounded by his teammates from Chula Vista, Calif. Michael Vick’s debut with Eagles generates more hype than pointsPHILADELPHIA — All eyes were on Michael Vick — for all of six plays. Jones’ 2-run homer in 8th lifts Pirates past Happ, Phils 3-2PITTSBURGH — J.A. Happ looked like a rookie on the key pitch of the game, and Garrett Jones didn’t. The result was the National League’s best first-year pitcher was beaten by arguably its best first-year hitter, and the Pirates pulled off another surprising comeback against the Phillies. ON FOOTBALL: Vick’s back, and welcomed in PhillyPHILADELPHIA — Boos? There weren’t any. As Vick makes return to NFL, only a handful of protesters outside Eagles stadiumPHILADELPHIA — The explosive debate that has consumed the city since the arrival of Michael Vick played out on a much smaller and subdued scale Thursday at the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium and an animal welfare event across town. Ou paces Taiwan on mound, Cheng homers, in 5-2 win over Curacao to advance at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Starting pitcher Chin Ou felt tired during Taoyuan, Taiwan’s win over Willemstad, Curacao, so his manager let him snack on M&M’s in the dugout. Vick enters to standing ovation, takes field on Eagles’ second playPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick zipped a few passes, ran around a bit and even lined up at wide receiver. Person familiar with game plan: Vick may be on field right away under right circumstancesPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick could be on the field for the first play from scrimmage if the circumstances are right. Animal lovers in Philadelphia holding pit bull rescue event as Vick prepares for NFL returnPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia animal lovers are trying to take the spotlight off Michael Vick and put it on dogs in need of homes. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger says ’scary’ collision made him fear more serious injuryPITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger says he feared he was seriously injured after he heard a popping sound when teammate Max Starks accidentally stepped on his right foot during practice last week. Mexico beats Japan, Texas upends New York to move on to bracket finals at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Steven Cardone smiled as he jogged off the field after San Antonio, Texas escaped with another win at the Little League World Series. Texas gets out of 3 bases-loaded jams with double plays to beat NY, 4-1 at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Steven Cardone escaped three bases-loaded threats with double plays, John Shull had two RBIs and San Antonio, Texas advanced at the Little League World Series with a 4-1 win Wednesday night over Staten Island, N.Y. Howard’s three-run shot rallies Phillies to 4-1 win despite another bullpen lapsePITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning after Philadelphia’s bullpen blew yet another lead and the division-leading Phillies bounced back from one of their toughest losses all season to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. Rojas homers, combines on 1-hitter as Mexico advances in LLWS with 6-0 shutout of JapanSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Raul Rojas hit a two-run homer and got five outs on the mound to finish a one-hitter, helping Reynosa, Mexico, beat Chiba City, Japan, 6-0 to advance at the Little League World Series. Michael Vick’s long-anticipated return to the field follows up a court visitPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick will start his day in bankruptcy court and end it on a football field. Pirates’ McCutchen makes up for mistake, beats Phils 6-4 with 2-run homerPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen made up for a defensive gaffe earlier in the ninth inning by hitting a game-ending two-run homer off closer brad Lidge and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Tuesday night. This one’s for the girls: Reyes’ 2-run single caps Canada’s 14-13 win over Germany at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Score one for girls at the Little League World Series. Ex-Yankees SS Bucky Dent meets with NY club at LLWS; Canada gets wild winSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — At face value, Bucky Dent draws few looks from the young ballplayers. He’s 57, and it’s been 25 years since he was in the majors. Michael Vick will make his preseason debut on ThursdayPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick has looked sharp zipping uncontested passes to open receivers and racing past defenders who aren’t allowed to touch him in practice. Philadelphia Eagles, animal rights groups discuss how to join forces to stop dogfightingPHILADELPHIA — Animal rights groups and the Philadelphia Eagles are looking at ways they can join forces to combat dogfighting. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; NY Mexico, Curacao, Japan move onSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; Mexico, Curacao, Japan move onSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; Mexico advances; Ga., and Japan also winSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. |