After failing in Seattle, Yankees now must face Angels to secure expected playoff ticketSEATTLE — Joe Girardi has been insisting his Yankees will need to go out and earn their playoff spot in the final two weeks of the regular season. Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck knocked out with rib bruiseSeattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was taken to a hospital for X-rays and a CT scan after injuring his ribs on a hard hit late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Parker scores 22, leads Sparks over Storm 75-64 in decisive Game 3 of WNBA playoffsSEATTLE — Candace Parker scored 22 points and keyed a second-quarter run that led the Los Angeles Sparks over the Seattle Storm 75-64 Sunday in the deciding third game of the WNBA Western Conference semifinals. Griffey homers, drives in 4 as Mariners win 7-1 to put Yankees’ playoff party on holdSEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. homered and drove in four runs, putting the New York Yankees’ playoff party on hold by leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-1 victory Sunday. Mariners 7, Yankees 1
Gore’s TD runs of 79 and 80 yards highlight 49ers’ 23-10 win over SeattleSAN FRANCISCO — Frank Gore kept an eye on the scoreboard as he ran like mad, making sure nobody caught him on the way to the end zone. Seahawks QB Hasselbeck leaves game following hard hit by WillisSAN FRANCISCO — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was taken to a hospital for X-rays and a CT scan after injuring his ribs on a hard hit late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Mariners C Rob Johnson sidelined with sprained ankle sustained in postgame celebrationSEATTLE — Those postgame celebrations at home plate can be dangerous. Just ask Seattle Mariners catcher Rob Johnson. Yankees 10, Mariners 1
CC Sabathia shakes off scary comebacker, wins AL-best 18th as Yankees’ top Mariners 10-1SEATTLE — CC Sabathia ignored a scary comebacker off his chest for his 18th victory, Mark Teixeira homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs and the New York Yankees resumed their cruise to the AL East title with a 10-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Another post-Buckeyes flop: Washington stuns Barkley-less, No. 3 USC 16-13 on late field goalSEATTLE — Southern California’s Stafon Johnson stayed face down on the turf. Jubilant Washington players and fans stepped over him, on their way to a riotous purple party that stretched from goal line to goal line. Another post-Buckeyes flop: Huskies stun Barkley-less, No. 3 USC 16-13 on late field goalSEATTLE — Southern California’s Stafon Johnson stayed face down on the turf. Jubilant Washington players and fans stepped over him, on their way to a riotous purple party that stretched from goal line to goal line. Another post-Buckeyes flop: Washington shocks Barkley-less, No. 3 USC 16-13SEATTLE — Southern California’s Stafon Johnson stayed face down on the turf. Jubilant Washington players and fans stepped over him, on their way to a riotous purple party that stretched from goal line to goal line. Suzuki stunner: Ichiro Suzuki’s 2-out, 2-run homer off Mariano Rivera gives Seattle a 3-2 winSEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki hit a two-out, two-run homer off New York closer Mariano Rivera and the Seattle Mariners stunned the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night. Mariners 3, Yankees 2
Little’s steal and layup give Storm 75-74 win to even first-round series with SparksSEATTLE — Camille Little stole an inbounds pass and laid it in with 5 seconds left, helping the Seattle Storm stun the Los Angeles Sparks 75-74 on Friday night and even the best-of-3 WNBA Western Conference semifinals. Hochevar pitches three-hit shutout of White Sox in Royals’ 11-0 winCHICAGO — Luke Hochevar pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout and Miguel Olivo hit a pair of two-run shots and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-0 Friday night. Carroll: Injured Barkley, Mays to be game-time decisions for No. 3 USC against WashingtonSEATTLE — USC coach Pete Carroll says still hasn’t said if Matt Barkley or Aaron Corp will start at quarterback on Saturday against Washington. Andy Pettitte in line to test shoulder and start Monday versus AL West leading AngelsSEATTLE — Andy Pettitte just wants Monday to arrive and get a true gauge of how his tired left shoulder is feeling. After shoulder injury, 49ers’ Jones unlikely to play vs. SeattleSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Jones is unlikely to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after returning to practice this week from a shoulder injury. Walter Jones progresses better than expected, questionable for Seahawks against 49ersRENTON, Wash. — Walter Jones could play Sunday for the Seahawks at San Francisco, one month to the day after knee surgery. Suzuki has winning hit in 14th, Lopez and Hall homer in ninth to tie it for SeattleSEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki hit a game-ending single to center in the bottom of the 14th inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. Mariners 4, White Sox 3, 14 innings
Rowland-Smith helps Mariners beat White Sox 4-1SEATTLE — Ryan Rowland-Smith pitched eight innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Mariners 4, White Sox 1
Thompson scores 16 points, Sparks beat Storm 70-63 in playoff openerLOS ANGELES — Tina Thompson hit a key 3-pointer with 5:44 remaining and the Los Angeles Sparks went on to a 70-63 victory over the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series Wednesday night. Worse than expected: Seahawks LB Leroy Hill out until November with hockey-like groin injuryRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks got worse news than they expected on starting linebacker Leroy Hill, who left last weekend’s game against St. Louis with a groin injury. Matsuzaka returns with 6 shutout inning as Red Sox top Angels 4-1 in potential playoff previewBOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka gave the Los Angeles Angels another thing to worry about in October. The Red Sox right-hander returned from a three-month stint on the DL with six shutout innings on Tuesday night to lead Boston to a 4-1 victory over the Angels, their likely first-round playoff opponent. A.J. Pierzynski hits a two-run, go-ahead single to help White Sox beat Mariners 6-3SEATTLE — A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night. White Sox 6, Mariners 3
Alaska Airlines sponsoring Apolo Ohno in quest for sixth Olympic medalSEATTLE — Alaska Airlines says it’s sponsoring short-track speed skater Apolo Ohno in his quest to win a sixth medal at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Reunion week begins as Washington coach Steve Sarkisian preps for old friends from No. 3 USCSEATTLE — If Washington coach Steve Sarkisian had his way, the Huskies coming off their first win in 22 months and preparing to face No. 3 USC in the Pac-10 Conference opener on Saturday would be the only story line of interest. Driven to perfection: Mora not totally pleased despite Seahawks’ best opener in 11 yearsRENTON, Wash. — Jim Mora’s hometown team just won its first game with him as its coach in a rout, in a shutout no less. Seattle Storm sign coach Brian Agler to 2-year contract extensionSEATTLE — Just before the start of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm have signed coach Brian Agler to a two-year contract extension. |