Scott Hairston hits first career grand slam in A’s 5-2 win over MarinersOAKLAND, Calif. — Scott Hairston took advantage of a second chance. Ichiro took advantage of the second pitch. Athletics 5, Mariners 2
Toliver’s twists, 2 huge Washington turnovers send No. 11 LSU past gritty Huskies, 31-23SEATTLE — Thanks to career nights from Jordan Jefferson and Terrance Toliver, LSU finally got going and put away a revived Washington team looking to end a streak of futility that stretched back to 2007. Athletics 9, Mariners 5
Seahawks cut S Brian Russell, keep K Olindo Mare; CB Marcus Trufant to miss first 6 gamesSEATTLE — Cornerback Marcus Trufant will miss the first six games for the Seahawks. And veteran safety Brian Russell is gone, about to be replaced by 35-year-old Lawyer Milloy. Mariners 6, Athletics 3
Spagnuolo ready to take Rams into regular seasonST. LOUIS — New St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo knows the easy part is over. Short and sweet: Steelers stars mostly watch as 21-10 win over Panthers wraps up preseasonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players quickly showered and dressed in the Pittsburgh locker room Thursday night before hustling to the bus following their 21-10 victory over Carolina in the exhibition finale. Rookie LB Aaron Curry spices up Seahawks’ 31-21 win over Raiders in preseason finaleSEATTLE — Yes, Aaron Curry is ready for the real season. Mariners 7, Athletics 4
Mariners’ Snell wins fourth straight start backed by three two-run homersOAKLAND, Calif. — Bill Hall, Franklin Gutierrez and Kenji Johjima each hit two-run homers to help Ian Snell win his fourth straight start, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-4 Thursday night. Griffey game for playing in 2010 for Seattle if the situation is right for both sidesOAKLAND, Calif. — Ken Griffey Jr. sure seems like someone who wants to stick around the Seattle Mariners for another season. Silver Reunion wins Riskaverse and Tapitsfly wins P.G. Johnson Stakes at SaratogaSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Silver Reunion and Tapitsfly won the co-featured Riskaverse and P.G. Johnson Stakes on the turf courses Thursday at Saratoga Race Course. Montero, Levesque score goals to give Sounders 2-1 victory over DC United in US Open Cup finalWASHINGTON — Freddy Montero and Roger Levesque scored to lead Seattle to a 2-1 victory over D.C. United in the U.S. Open Cup final Wednesday night, giving the expansion Sounders their first trophy. Hernandez pitches eight shutout innings to spoil Kazmir’s debut with AngelsSEATTLE — Felix Hernandez pitched eight scoreless innings to spoil the Los Angeles debut of pitcher Scott Kazmir and the Seattle Mariners beat the Angels 3-0 on Wednesday night. Mariners 3, Angels 0
Papelbon to the rescue: Red Sox hold off Rays 8-4 for crucial win in AL wild-card raceST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston has an opportunity to put a serious crimp in Tampa Bay’s playoff chances, so the Red Sox were determined to not let a rare victory at Tropicana Field slip away. Lopez’s double, Fister’s excellence send Mariners over Angels 2-1SEATTLE — Jose Lopez’s two-out double in the seventh inning made rookie Doug Fister a winner and sent the Seattle Mariners to yet another one-run victory, 2-1 over the first-place Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Mariners 2, Angels 1
Former top draft picks Wilson and Jennings called on to step up in Trufant’s absenceRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks weren’t thrilled with the play from their secondary last season. Frustration ends: All-Star Ichiro Suzuki back in Mariners lineup for 1st time in 9 gamesSEATTLE — Mariners star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has returned to the lineup for the first time in nine games. Mariners activate Gold Glove 3B Adrian Beltre from 15-day DL, add September callupsSEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners have activated Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre from the 15-day disabled list. Former Mariners interim GM Lee Pelekoudas leaves team after 30 yearsSEATTLE — Another member of the Seattle Mariners’ old regime has resigned. Andy Pettitte retires first 20 batters, gives up 1 run in 8 innings as Yankees top Orioles 5-1BALTIMORE — The irony of Andy Pettitte’s no-hit bid against the Baltimore Orioles was that the one time he wanted to miss the strike zone, he couldn’t. Coach Steve Sarkisian expects to use Washington’s youngsters in opener against No. 11 LSUSEATTLE — Since last December, Steve Sarkisian’s main task was resurrecting some confidence at lowly Washington and changing attitudes within the once proud program. Angels 10, Mariners 0
Guerrero’s 2 HRs, Saunders’ 7 shutout innings lead Angels in breeze past Mariners 10-0SEATTLE — Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, one a monster shot into the upper deck, teammate Juan Rivera added a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels reminded the Seattle Mariners who rules the AL West with a 10-0 runaway victory on Monday night. Mariners give 2nd overall pick Dustin Ackley some griefSEATTLE — Dustin Ackley has already shown his hitting fits better than his new Mariners uniform. Star-less in Seattle: No Ichiro, Junior or Beltre for Mariners against first-place Angels.SEATTLE — The Mariners are without All-Star Ichiro Suzuki, active home run leader Ken Griffey Jr. and Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre for their series opener against the first-place Los Angeles Angels. Greinke pitches 1-hitter, retires final 22 batters as Royals beat Mariners 3-0SEATTLE — His team may be in last place, but that hasn’t stopped Kansas City ace Zack Greinke from building his case as the best pitcher in the American League. Royals 3, Mariners 0
Ex-Royal Sweeney sparks Mariners’ 8-4 victory with 2-run double in 4-run first inningSEATTLE — Mike Sweeney’s two-run double sparked a four-run first inning and the Seattle Mariners went on to an 8-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Mariners 8, Royals 4
Hasselbeck throws for 2 TDs in Seahawks’ win, while Chiefs lose Cassel to injuryKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Hasselbeck appeared to be in midseason form, completing a chest pass that would have made Rick Barry proud. The Seattle Seahawks didn’t even need their newest player. Mariners 6, Royals 3
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