Ichiro homer helps Seattle over Tigers, 3-1DETROIT — Ichiro Suzuki homered to back Ian Snell’s best start with Seattle in the Mariners’ 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Seahawks Pro Bowl LT Walter Jones to have 2nd knee operation in 8 monthsRENTON, Wash. — Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones of the Seattle Seahawks will have his second knee operation in eight months. Tigers 5, Mariners 3
Jackson’s 36 lead Seattle over DetroitAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Lauren Jackson scored 36 points to lead the Seattle Storm over the Detroit Shock, 79-75 on Tuesday night. Undersized and undeterred: Rookie DE Nick Reed works to make up for what he lacks in sizeRENTON, Wash. — Sometimes it’s a quarterback and his receivers sticking around for a few extra throws after practice wraps up. Rams QB Marc Bulger optimistic broken finger won’t set him backST. LOUIS — Marc Bulger survived three sacks in the preseason opener. Then a simple snap exchange resulted in a pinkie injury that will keep him out for two weeks — and perhaps open the door for backup Kyle Boller. Seattle’s newest signing, Dustin Ackley, expected negotiations to go down to the final minuteSEATTLE — From the time he was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in June, Dustin Ackley expected the negotiations with the Seattle Mariners to be a drawn out process that took most of the summer. 9-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones injured again, leaves Seahawks practice earlyRENTON, Wash. — Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones left Seahawks practice early on Monday with an apparent back injury. Jose Lopez gets 3 hits, 3 RBIs as Seattle Mariners beat New York Yankees 10-3
Mariners 10, Yankees 3
Nick Swisher homers as New York Yankees capitalize on Mariners blunder in 5-2 victorySEATTLE — Nick Swisher hit a two-run homer in New York’s four-run second inning and the surging Yankees beat the sloppy Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Saturday for their 12th win in 13 games. Yankees 5, Mariners 2
Tomlinson gets rare August carries; Seahawks beat Chargers 20-14SAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson got his wish — a handful of carries in August. Raiders show off blitz package during summer session, but will it stay come fall?NAPA, Calif. — Ricky Brown burst up the middle, eluded a block from running back Tashard Choice and sacked Dallas quarterback Jon Kitna. Mark Teixeira’s ninth inning HR keeps A-Rodless Yankees rolling, 4-2 over M’sSEATTLE — Mark Teixeira hit a solo home run in the top of the ninth, his second game-deciding homer of the week, and the New York Yankees rolled on without Alex Rodriguez, beating the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Friday night. Royals take 2 of 3 in series with 5-4 victory to keep Twins from gaining ground in AL CentralMINNEAPOLIS — The table was set for the Minnesota Twins to get right back into the race in the AL Central. Yankees 11, Mariners 1
Battered Yankees without A-Rod, Posada; Jeter, Rivera ready for opener in SeattleSEATTLE — Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada are out, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera are in, and the Yankees are still glad they acquired versatile fill-in Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnati Reds two weeks ago. Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre back on disabled list with bleeding testicleSEATTLE — Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre might reconsider wearing a protective cup. ‘It’s just destiny’: Ken Griffey Jr.’s pinch hit sends Mariners over White Sox 1-0 in 14SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. has had plenty of signature moments in Seattle since his Mariners debut as a teenager 20 years ago. So many, he’s lost count. Mariners 1, White Sox 0, 14 innings
Fantasy football player rankingsFantasy football players ranked by position with age, 2008 statistics, comments: Rob Sims proving to be an anchor on Seattle’s fluctuating offensive lineRENTON, Wash. — When Rob Sims arrived in Seattle four seasons ago, he played so well in the few starts he got as a rookie for a playoff team that many believed the Seahawks had their replacement for Steve Hutchinson. Seattle C Chris Spencer back at practice after injuring ankle in scary pile-up last weekRENTON, Wash. — Seattle center Chris Spencer has returned to practice after spraining his left ankle last week in a pileup that left him worried he might miss more than just a handful of days. Erik Bedard to have another surgery on pitching shoulder, perhaps ending Seattle tenureSEATTLE — Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard is going to have another surgery on his throwing shoulder, all but ending his season and perhaps his time with Seattle. Youkilis tossed for sparking brawl before Lowell’s 2 homers lift Red Sox past Tigers 7-5
White Sox 3, Mariners 1
Punchless Red Sox break out with 3 homers to beat Tigers 6-5 and end 6-game losing streak
Mariners 6, White Sox 4
Yankees hit 3 homers, rally for 1st 4-game home sweep of Red Sox in 24 years with 5-2 victoryNEW YORK —Jon Lester dazzled for seven innings, and the Red Sox held a lead in the eighth. Then everything unraveled, much as it did all series, and Boston was left wondering what else it can do to win a game. Russell Branyan’s first slam in six years, Rowland-Smith’s pitching send M’s over Rays 11-2
Mariners 11, Rays 2
AP source: Seattle Seahawks sign linebacker Aaron Curry to 6-year, $60 million contractRENTON, Wash. —The Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice Aaron Curry to a contract that will guarantee the star linebacker from Wake Forest $34 million, a person familiar with the deal said Saturday night. Rays 10, Mariners 4
Findley’s goal lifts RSL by Seattle FC 1-0SANDY, Utah —Robbie Findley scored his eighth goal of the season and became Real Salt Lake’s career scoring leader in its 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night. |