Tulowitzki homers again, Rockies pad wild-card lead with 10-4 win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Troy Tulowitzki homered for a career-best fourth game in a row, Jason Giambi hit his first home run since coming to Colorado and the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 Saturday night to open a little breathing space in the wild-card race. Rockies struggle again, lose 7-5 to Diamondbacks on Parra’s 7th-inning doublePHOENIX — Leading the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks by three runs in the third inning, the Colorado Rockies looked as if they would solidify their hold on the NL wild card lead. Rockies’ closer Huston Street could return soonPHOENIX — Colorado closer Huston Street could return as early as Sunday from biceps tendinitis that has sidelined him since Sept. 1. Coyotes owner asks judge to order NHL to mediate bankruptcy issuesPHOENIX — Beleaguered Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes has asked a federal bankruptcy judge for an emergency hearing to order the NHL to mediate the “key sale issues” in the complicated case. King of the Ks: Diamondbacks’ Reynolds makes run at his own strikeout recordPHOENIX — One whiff at a time, Mark Reynolds is closing in on his own single-season strikeout record. In front of sparse crowd, Coyotes take ice for preseason opener, 4-2 win over KingsGLENDALE, Ariz. — With only a couple thousand on hand, if that, the Phoenix Coyotes began an uncertain preseason with a 4-2 split-squad win over the Los Angeles Kings. Phoenix Suns agree on contract buyout with swingman Sasha PavlovicPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O’Neal to the Cavaliers. Prince Fielder ties Brewers’ single-season RBI record with homer in Milwaukee’s winPHOENIX — Prince Fielder homered to tie Milwaukee’s single-season RBI record, Alcides Escobar had a two-run single in a four-run seventh inning and the Brewers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona in a 5-3 victory. Parker’s 24 points, 14 boards lead Sparks past Mercury 81-78PHOENIX — Candace Parker scored 24 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked three shots to lead the Los Angeles Sparks past the Phoenix Mercury 81-78 Sunday in the regular-season finale for both playoff-bound teams. McGehee homers twice, drives in 6 runs and leads Brewers to 9-2 win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Rookie Casey McGehee homered twice, drove in six runs, and went 4 for 5, and David Bush earned his first victory in almost four months as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 on Saturday night. Braun homers, drives in 3 to help Brewers breakout of slump with 6-3 win over ArizonaPHOENIX — Ryan Braun homered, doubled and drove in three runs to help the Milwaukee Brewers break out of a week-long hitting slump with a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Arizona man accused of stealing identity of Florida Marlins pitcher Kiko CaleroPHOENIX — Arizona state police say a man they stopped on a Phoenix freeway for having a low tire has been arrested on suspicion of stealing the identity of Florida Marlins pitcher Kiko Calero. Judge doesn’t show his hand as Coyotes bankruptcy auction enters 2nd dayPHOENIX — The auction for the Phoenix Coyotes entered its second and final day Friday and, after four months, the judge is offering few hints on his decision. Bankruptcy judge raises possibility of rejecting both bids to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has raised the possibility of rejecting both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. James Balsillie, NHL take bids to bankruptcy auction in effort to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — Finally, auction day has come for the Phoenix Coyotes. It’s two days, actually. Troncoso walks in winning run as D’backs cut Dodgers’ NL West lead to 2½ games with 4-3 winPHOENIX — Ramon Troncoso missed his target twice and sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Ramon Troncoso walks in winning run as Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3PHOENIX — Mark Reynolds drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Wednesday night to slice the Dodgers’ NL West lead to 2½ games over the surging Colorado Rockies. Ice Edge formally pulls out of Coyotes auction, cites lack of new lease dealPHOENIX — Ice Edge Holdings has formally pulled out of the bidding for the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes but hinted it may try to buy the team later. Dodgers rally for 5-4 win over Arizona
Balsillie offers Glendale $50 million to help clear way in Coyotes bidPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has offered the city of Glendale $50 million to quiet its objections to his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the team to Hamilton, Ontario. Manny Ramirez homers, then gets tossed next time up in Dodgers’ 7-2 win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Manny Ramirez hit his 17th home run of the season before being ejected and Los Angeles late-season acquisitions Vicente Padilla and Ronnie Belliard contributed to the Dodgers’ 7-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. NHL cites studies that put relocation fee for Coyotes up to $195 millionPHOENIX — Two studies conducted for the NHL set a potential relocation fee of $101 million to $195 million to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario. Dodgers star Manny Ramirez ejected after striking out on 3 pitchesPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers star Manny Ramirez hit an early home run, then was ejected his next time up when he slung his bat and helmet after striking out Monday against Arizona. Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw to miss next start after running into outfield wall during BPPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was scratched from his scheduled Friday start after bruising his right shoulder during pregame warmups before Sunday’s game. Bonner’s 20 points help Mercury beat Dream 100-82, clinch No. 1 seed in Western ConferencePHOENIX — DeWanna Bonner had 20 points and seven rebounds to help the Phoenix Mercury clinch the Western Conference’s regular-season title with a 100-82 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Ice Edge CEO insists bid alive, documents flood court as Coyotes auction nearsPHOENIX — More documents flooded the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix on Friday, and the head of Ice Edge insisted his bid is still alive and will viable when the bankrupt Coyotes are sold at auction next week. Diamondbacks claim RHP Kevin Mulvey on waivers from MinnesotaPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Mulvey off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Haren, Upton shine as Diamondbacks beat Astros 4-3PHOENIX — Dan Haren threw seven sharp innings, Justin Upton hit his 22nd home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Astros lefty Mike Hampton out for year, planning shoulder and knee operationsPHOENIX — Oft-injured lefty Mike Hampton won’t pitch again this season and is planning to have surgery on his pitching shoulder and both knees. Mark Reynolds hits 40th homer, Jon Garland pitches Diamondbacks to 9-0 rout of AstrosPHOENIX — Mark Reynolds hit his 40th homer, Jon Garland threw seven sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Houston Astros 9-0 on Saturday night. Tearful Luis Gonzalez says goodbye to baseball and hello again to DiamondbacksPHOENIX — A tearful Luis Gonzalez announced his retirement as a player Saturday and joined the Arizona Diamondbacks as a special assistant in the front office. World Series star Luis Gonzalez retires, rejoins Diamondbacks as special assistantPHOENIX — A teary Luis Gonzalez announced his retirement as a player Saturday and rejoined the Arizona Diamondbacks as a special assistant in the front office. NBA suspends Denver’s Smith for 7 games, Phoenix’s Richardson for 2 after guilty pleasNEW YORK — The NBA has suspended Denver’s J.R. Smith and Phoenix’s Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. NHL’s Daly says talks with Glendale over Coyotes lease still critical to team’s futurePHOENIX — If the NHL is successful in buying the Phoenix Coyotes in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the league plans to quickly engage in talks over a new lease agreement with the city of Glendale. NHL makes $140 million offer for Coyotes, Ice Edge still working out detailsPHOENIX — The NHL is offering about $140 million to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and would avoid a sticky issue still facing the case by accepting the existing lease to play in Glendale. |