Former NFL QB Ryan Leaf turns himself in to West Texas authorities on burglary, drug chargesCANYON, Texas — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has surrendered to Texas authorities to face burglary and drug-related charges. Tigers recall C Dusty Ryan from Toledo, come to terms with 16 players selected in ‘09 draftDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are recalling catcher Dusty Ryan from Triple-A Toledo. Round 1, Take 2: US Open will try again Friday, after heavy downpour drowns Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The field at the U.S. Open will try again this morning, when the forecast looks considerably better with only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Orlando Hudson homers to help Los Angeles Dodgers beat Oakland Athletics 3-2LOS ANGELES — Orlando Hudson homered, pinch-hitter Mark Loretta drove in the go-ahead run and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Thursday night to take the rubber game of their interleague series. Calhoun’s CWS tear continues with grand slam, go-ahead hit in ASU’s 12-5 win over CarolinaOMAHA, Neb. — Kole Calhoun hit the game-tying grand slam in the fifth inning and the go-ahead double in the seventh, and Arizona State erased a four-run deficit in a 12-5 victory over North Carolina at the College World Series on Thursday night. Orioles rally against Rodriguez, beat Mets 5-4 on 9th-inning single by HuffBALTIMORE — Aubrey Huff drove in the winning run with a ninth-inning single off Francisco Rodriguez, capping a two-run rally that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the New York Mets 5-4 Thursday night. After 5½-hour rain delay, Craig Stammen pitches Nationals past Yankees 3-0 for 1st MLB winNEW YORK — Craig Stammen and the Washington Nationals really dampened the New York Yankees’ day. Worth the wait: After 5½-hour rain delay, Stammen pitches Nats past Yanks 3-0 for 1st MLB winNEW YORK — Craig Stammen and the Washington Nationals really dampened the New York Yankees’ day. Detroit’s Datsyuk wins 2nd straight Selke award as NHL’s top defensive forwardLAS VEGAS — Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings is the NHL’s top defensive forward again. Mason wins Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie as first award given in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year. Ryan Leaf’s attorney says former NFL quarterback will face Texas burglary, drug charges FridayDALLAS — Ryan Leaf’s attorney says the former NFL quarterback is back in West Texas and plans to surrender Friday on burglary and drug-related charges. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf a no-show on burglary, drug charges in West Texas townDALLAS — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has not surrendered to authorities in West Texas to face burglary and drug-related charges. Brehaut becomes an unlikely 46-year-old leader of the rainsoaked and delayed US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — If golf hadn’t worked out, Jeff Brehaut figures he’d be flipping houses right now, not sitting atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Open. Soriano singles home winning run to complete Cubs’ 6-5 comeback win over White SoxCHICAGO — Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto hit consecutive homers to tie the game in a four-run eighth inning, then Alfonso Soriano singled home the winning run in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 victory over the White Sox on Thursday. Rod Barajas’ pinch-hit homer helps Blue Jays beat Phillies 8-7 for 3-game sweepPHILADELPHIA — Pinch-hitter Rod Barajas led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champions. McLouth’s homer, 4 RBIs back Hanson’s strong pitching in Braves’ 7-0 win over RedsCINCINNATI — Tommy Hanson allowed three hits in six impressive innings and Nate McLouth homered and drove in four runs, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 victory over the punchless Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. A look at the opening day of the US Open at Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — A brief look at the opening day of the 109th U.S. Open at Bethpage Black (all times EDT): Woods’ title defense at US Open starts with adventure, before rain suspends play at BethpageFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The first round of the U.S. Open started Thursday. The end is not yet in sight. Making greens look like swimming pools and creating streams on many fairways, a daylong deluge overwhelmed an already-waterlogged Bethpage Black and postponed most of the opening round until Friday. Heavy rain hits US Open golf, Jeev at five-over for first eight holesFARMINGDALE - The US Open golf tournament had one of its wettest starts in recent years Thursday as heavy rain forced a suspension of play in mid-morning, with no player having gone beyond the 13th hole in the first round at the treacherous Bethpage Black course here. Woods’ title defense at US Open starts with adventure before rain halts play at BethpageFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Tiger Woods’ defense of the U.S. Open championship started with an adventure at a waterlogged Bethpage Black. Rangers spoil catcher Ivan Rodriguez’s record night with 5-4 win over Astros in 10 inningsARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez sounded more relieved than jubilant after he became the all-time leader in games caught. Falcons QB Matt Ryan making ’scary’ improvement; teammates say he’ll be even better in 2009FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan’s teammates say the quarterback will be even better in 2009 than he was when he won widespread acclaim as the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year last season. Andrew Darr doubles in 12th after Arkansas forces extras to beat Virginia 4-3 at CWSOMAHA, Neb. — Andrew Darr doubled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning and Arkansas, which had been down to its last strike in the ninth, rallied to defeat Virginia 4-3 in the College World Series on Wednesday night. Brewers beat Indians 9-8 in 11 innings to complete 3-game sweepCLEVELAND — Slumping J.J. Hardy homered early and drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 9-8 victory Wednesday night. Rodriguez has two errors, sets record for games caught in Rangers’ 5-4 victory over AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy hit a game-winning RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Wednesday night, taking advantage of two throwing errors by Ivan Rodriguez on the day he set the major league record for games caught. Pair of go-ahead hits by Colby Rasmus helps Cardinals beat Tigers 4-3ST. LOUIS — Rookie Colby Rasmus had three hits and two RBIs, both putting the St. Louis Cardinals ahead in a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Sweet Homecoming: John Lannan sharp as Washington Nationals beat New York Yankees 3-2NEW YORK — Local product John Lannan pitched into the ninth inning in his first career start at Yankee Stadium, leading the Washington Nationals to a much-needed 3-2 victory over New York on Wednesday night. Catching history: Nobody has caught more games than Ivan Rodriguez, who has more to comeARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez was 19 when the Texas Rangers promoted the fresh-faced catcher with a cannon for an arm to the major leagues midway through the 1991 season. Pitcher Owings homers to offset Vazquez’s complete game and lift Reds to 4-3 win over BravesCINCINNATI — Micah Owings hit a three-run homer and pitched six effective innings to overcome Javier Vazquez’s complete game and lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Aaron Hill’s bat backs Scott Richmond’s dominant pitching in Blue Jays’ 7-1 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Scott Richmond struck out a career-high 11 in eight innings, Aaron Hill hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Wednesday night. Suite honor: Rangers to rename owner’s suite after former president George W. BushARLINGTON, Texas — The owner’s suite at Rangers Ballpark is being renamed in honor of former President George W. Bush. John Danks pitches 7 shutout innings, Alexei Ramirez homers as White Sox beat Cubs 4-1CHICAGO — John Danks pitched seven shutout innings, Alexei Ramirez homered in the first and the White Sox played some NL-style baseball Wednesday to beat the Cubs 4-1. The White Sox, backed by a large and vocal following at Wrigley Field, now lead the spirited and closely contested interleague series that began in 1997, 34-33. Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested on Texas warrants as he returned to US from CanadaDALLAS — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was in custody Wednesday in Washington on drug and burglary charges out of Texas after being arrested by customs agents as he returned to the United States from Canada. Chicago cites White House support and financial guarantees for 2016 Olympic bidLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Chicago has led off the presentations of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics. Robinson Cano matches his career high with 4 hits to lead Yankees to 5-3 win over NationalsNEW YORK — Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and matched a career high with four hits, leading CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the woeful Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. |