Dario Franchitti wins Toronto pole, his third pole in 5 racesTORONTO — Dario Franchitti has won the IndyCar Series pole for Sunday’s Honda Indy on the street course in Toronto. Jeff Francoeur Gears Up For The Mets
Lowe pitches 6 strong innings as Braves top Rockies 4-1DENVER — Derek Lowe pitched six strong innings, Garrett Anderson and Diory Hernandez hit two-run doubles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Friday night. Manny ties Mantle on HR chart, Kemp’s slam in 10th lifts Dodgers over Brewers 12-8MILWAUKEE — Manny Ramirez tied Mickey Mantle on the career home run chart, and Matt Kemp hit a 10th-inning grand slam and made a fantastic catch for the final out to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the struggling Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 on Friday night. Blum drives home winning run to lift Astros to 6-5 win over NationalsHOUSTON — Geoff Blum drove in Miguel Tejada with a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros rallied after Roy Oswalt was injured to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night. Jeff Niemann wins 8th game, Rays beat Oakland to extend home winning streak to 9ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeff Niemann pitched a seven-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays got home runs from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria in a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. All-Star Edwin Jackson turns in 7 solid innings as Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 5-1DETROIT — All-Star Edwin Jackson pitched seven strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat Cliff Lee and the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Friday night. Bronson Arroyo and Reds hand fading New York Mets another shutout loss, 3-0NEW YORK — The Mets are sinking fast, and Bronson Arroyo kept getting them to beat the ball into the ground. Phelps withdraws with sore neck, Lochte wins 200 IM at US nationalsINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps called it quits because of a sore neck at the U.S. nationals, leaving the spotlight to rival Ryan Lochte, who qualified Friday for the world championships later this month. Katie Hoff struggles with post-Olympic changes in and out of poolINDIANAPOLIS — These are tough times for Katie Hoff. Nearly a year after winning three medals — none gold — at the Beijing Olympics, Hoff has changed coaches, altered her stroke, gotten sick and, worst of all, slowed down. Brandon Inge says he’s excited by home run derby appearanceDETROIT — Brandon Inge says he’s going to participate in the home run derby on Monday night during All-Star week. Justin Wilson gave Dale Coyne his first IndyCar victory, and he wants anotherTORONTO — Justin Wilson has won before on the streets of Toronto, and he’s ready for an encore performance in the wake of his first IndyCar Series triumph. Pujols hits No. 32, Ludwick has four RBIs as Cards beat Cubs 8-3 behind CarpenterCHICAGO — Albert Pujols hit his 32nd homer, Ryan Ludwick drove in four runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Friday in the opener of a four-game series leading into the All-Star break. Mets trade OF Ryan Church to Braves for OF Jeff FrancoeurNEW YORK — The free-falling Mets finally made a move, trading Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francoeur and cash on Friday in a swap of outfielders who had fallen out of favor with their teams. Newfound power for Mauer gets Minnesota catcher spot in All-Star home run derby next weekMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer’s sudden power has earned him a place in baseball’s home run derby. Boo! ‘Everything’s scary’ for baseballers bothered by bumps in the night at Milwaukee hotelMILWAUKEE — First Carlos Gomez heard voices. Then he watched his iPod go haywire after he got out of the shower, sending him scrambling for the lobby without stopping to put on his pants and shoes. Phillies OF Jayson Werth replaces injured Beltran on NL All-Star teamNEW YORK — Jayson Werth’s power push paid off. 2008 Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto latest addition to Cubs’ disabled listCHICAGO — The Cubs’ Geovany Soto, the 2008 NL rookie of the year, is going on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle. Manager Lou Piniella said Soto could be out for a month. Penn State football charity for rare diseases gets lift from Ohio State, BC, other schools
Franklin Gutierrez’s 3-run homer gives Mariners 3-1 win over RangersSEATTLE — Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night. Berkman’s 3-run HR helps Astros beat Nationals after losing completion of suspended gameHOUSTON — Lance Berkman’s three-run homer was one of 16 hits used by the Houston Astros in a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. Royals rally to beat Red Sox and knock Boston out of sole possession of AL East leadBOSTON — David DeJesus hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied from an early four-run deficit and knocked the Boston Red Sox out of sole possession of first place in the A.L. East with an 8-6 victory Thursday night. Chase Utley, Jason Werth homer in Phillies’ 9-6 win over RedsPHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth homered for the fourth straight game, Chase Utley hit an inside-the-park homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-6 on Thursday night. Family, friends honor ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, who police say was killed by girlfriend
Maloof Money Cup grinds on for world’s top skateboarders despite $1M loss last yearCOSTA MESA, Calif. — Sacramento Kings co-owner Joe Maloof estimates he lost $1 million staging last summer’s inaugural Maloof Money Cup, the self-described “world’s greatest skateboarding contest.” Shoppach hits grand slam, drives in five runs as Indians beat White Sox 10-8CHICAGO — Kelly Shoppach hit a grand slam and had a career-high five RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians built a big lead Thursday before holding on for a 10-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Family, friends remember, honor ex-NFL QB McNair, who police say was killed by girlfriendNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve McNair’s pastor and close friend cautioned against judging the ex-NFL quarterback Thursday, reminding people who gathered for his memorial not to cast the first stone when talking about his life off the field. Pineiro throws complete game, Ludwick homers in five-run eighth, Cardinals top BrewersMILWAUKEE — Joel Pineiro scattered three hits in his third complete game this year and Ryan Ludwick hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning, rallying the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Blue Jays release former closer B.J. Ryan and reinstate current closer Scott Downs from DL
Fielder hits go-ahead infield single in eighth to lift Brewers over Cardinals 5-4
Contreras’ pitching, Dye’s 3 RBIs lead White Sox to 5-1 win over IndiansCHICAGO — Jose Contreras allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings, Jermaine Dye had three RBIs and the surging Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Wednesday night for their 16th victory in the last 22 games. Shane Victorino’s RBI single in ninth leads Phillies over Reds 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino’s RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Wednesday night. Michael Phelps wins 2 races, Aaron Peirsol sets 100 back world record
Michael Phelps wins 200 free, Aaron Peirsol sets 100 back world recordINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals Wednesday night, earning himself a trip to the world championships later this month. Some good, some bad to look at in one of baseball’s most challenging seasonsTo juice up baseball’s midseason classic next Tuesday all living former presidents will pay homage to the game in a video, and the current president will throw out the opening pitch in St. Louis. |
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The Mets swapped fielder, Ryan Church to the Braves for Jeff Francoeur, prior to their Friday’s match against the Reds. Reports suggest that there were several reasons behind this transfer. Probably, the Mets liked Francoeur’s speed and strength in the right field and most importantly his inclusion will provide them much more balance in their batting line up, with Francoeur being a “right handed” player.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Penn State Nittany Lions’ workout schedule Friday includes lifting weights and pull-ups, followed by an odd assortment of drills like pulling sleds and pushing around giant tractor-trailer tires in front of hundreds of fans.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The hit Steve McNair took to his chest in September 2000 had the NFL quarterback ready to quit the game. It caused him so much pain he spent a bye weekend with the team’s former chaplain in Houston. Then McNair, who struggled to breathe, watched his backup knocked out of the Titans’ next game.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder drove in the go-ahead run with his two-out, eighth inning infield single and the struggling Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Wednesday night.
