All hail Ichiro Suzuki: Sadaharu Oh leads praise for Seattle Mariners star after hit recordTOKYO — The high praise for Ichiro Suzuki came from none other than Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. Red Sox rotation rolling after doubleheader sweep of Rays behind Lester, BuchholzBOSTON — The Red Sox rotation is rolling just in time. Favre leads Vikings in 34-20 win over Browns; Brees tosses 6 TDs as Saints beat Lions 45-27Brett Favre returned from yet another retirement, feeling healthy and happy in his Minnesota Vikings debut. Mariners 5, Rangers 0
Ichiro sets MLB record with 9th straight 200-hit season, help Mariners split DH with RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki beat out an infield single to become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons, Felix Hernandez scattered four hits over seven shutout innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 for a doubleheader split on Sunday night. Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki reaches 200-hit plateau for 9th straight time to set ML recordARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki has become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons. Rookie RHP Tommy Hunter throws 6-hitter, Rangers beat Mariners 7-2 in opener of doubleheaderARLINGTON, Texas — Tommy Hunter threw a six-hitter for his first complete game and the Texas Rangers hit three homers to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in the rain-delayed opener of a doubleheader Sunday. Rangers 7, Mariners 2
Hasselbeck recovers from early INTs, replay reversal helps sink Rams in Seahawks’ 28-0 winSEATTLE — The feisty, new-look Seahawks of coach Jim Mora attacked on defense during plays — and scrapped after them. 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. Suzuki two hits shy of ninth straight 200-hit season, Mariners beat Rangers 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki had two hits to move within two of a record ninth-straight 200-hit season, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 in a game called by rain with three outs remaining Saturday night. Mariners 8, Rangers 3
Alexander’s career night sends Hawaii over WSU 38-20 for first road win over BCS schoolSEATTLE — Greg Alexander threw for a career-high 453 yards and three touchdowns and Hawaii won a road game over a team from a BCS conference for the first time in seven tries, 38-20 over mistake-prone Washington State on Saturday night. Johnson’s 16, Burse’s 15 lead Storm past Silver Stars 64-55SAN ANTONIO — Shannon Johnson scored 16 points and Janell Burse added 15 to lead the Seattle Storm to a 64-55 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Saturday night. Montero’s goal in 84th minute lifts Sounders over DC United 2-1WASHINGTON — Fredy Montero scored his 11th goal in the 84th minute and the Seattle Sounders earned a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday night. Locker, Huskies put emphatic end to nation’s longest losing streak in 42-23 win over IdahoSEATTLE — Washington ended the nation’s longest losing streak at 15 games and gave new coach Steve Sarkisian his first victory, beating Idaho 42-23 on Saturday. Joe Saunders gets fourth straight win, 7-1 over White SoxANAHEIM, Calif. — Joe Saunders won his fourth straight start, Bobby Abreu drove in two runs without the benefit of a hit and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Friday night. Mariners-Rangers game rained out, doubleheader set for SundayARLINGTON, Texas — The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers has been postponed Friday night because of rain. Branch’s participation in Seahawks’ season-opener to be game-time decisionRENTON, Wash. — Receiver Deion Branch’s ability to play in the Seattle Seahawks’ opener against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday will be a game-time decision. Taurasi’s 22 points help Mercury beat Storm 92-84 in OT to earn home-court throughout playoffsSEATTLE — Diana Taurasi scored five of her 22 points in overtime, and the Phoenix Mercury went on to a 92-84 victory against the injury-depleted Seattle Storm on Thursday night, clinching home-court advantage for the entire WNBA playoffs. John Lackey throws 5-hitter, Torii Hunter hits 2-run homer as Angels beat Mariners 3-0ANAHEIM, Calif. — They dress side by side in the clubhouse when the Los Angeles Angels are at home — John Lackey, Scott Kazmir and Jered Weaver. The trio of pitchers appeared be playing their own version of “Can You Top This?” during a three-game sweep of Seattle. Angels 3, Mariners 0
Storm sign All-Star guard Sue Bird to multiyear contract extensionSEATTLE — Sue Bird has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to stay with the Seattle Storm, keeping the All-Star guard with the only WNBA team she’s played for. Sean Locklear ready for challenge of taking Walter Jones’ spot on Seahawks offensive lineRENTON, Wash. — Sean Locklear knows there’s added pressure that comes with playing left tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, even if it’s just the reverse of what he’s learned on the right side. Jim Mora’s latest cleanup job: Returning to lead hometown Seahawks back to top of NFC WestSEATTLE — Jim Mora spent part of his youth in suburban Seattle cleaning the visiting locker room when he worked as an attendant at the old Kingdome. Angels 6, Mariners 3
Morales’ 3-run double, Weaver’s latest strong start lead Angels past Mariners 6-3ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kendry Morales hit an early three-run double and Jered Weaver pitched well into the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ fifth victory in six games, 6-3 over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Seahawks counting on ‘Big Play Babs’ to be just that in revamped secondaryRENTON, Wash. — Good thing Jordan Babineaux relishes the nickname bestowed upon him by Seattle teammates four years ago. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Hope you didn’t spend high picks on them, but Favre, Vick should have valueIt’s safe to assume nobody outside Minnesota is starting Brett Favre on their fantasy football team. And unless Michael Vick’s relatives have a league that starts when Vick’s suspension ends in Week 3, it’s doubtful many people even have him on a roster. Help on the way for Seahawks? Mora says Walter Jones, Chris Spencer could return next weekRENTON, Wash. — Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones and starting center Chris Spencer won’t play in the Seahawks’ opener Sunday against St. Louis, but both could return next week. NFL Standings
Angels 3, Mariners 2, 10 innings
Aybar’s RBI single in 10th pushes Angels past Mariners 3-2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Erick Aybar’s two-out single drove home Bobby Abreu in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels overcame All-Star closer Brian Fuentes’ latest blown save for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Jobless no more: Lawyer Milloy comes home to fix Seahawks’ pass defenseRENTON, Wash. — No more lounging at home. No more taking his wife on dates whenever they wanted to go. Lawyer Milloy has finally found work. Seahawks make official the signing of veteran S Lawyer Milloy to a 1-year contractRENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks signed safety Lawyer Milloy to a one-year contract on Sunday, bringing the veteran back to the area where he grew up. |