Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, promote Dave Clark to interim spotHOUSTON — The Houston Astros couldn’t wait until the end of the season to fire manager Cecil Cooper. Missed tackles, little pressure, penalties, drops, sacks plague Jaguars in loss to CardinalsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio stood on the sideline and watched Kurt Warner pick his defense apart. Giants breath life into wild-card hopes with 5-4 victory over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — The bases were loaded with one out in the eighth and the last thing San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy wanted was an inning-ending double play. Lee, Ramirez hit back-to-back homers, Gorzelanny pitches Cubs to 10-2 win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez hit consecutive homers and Tom Gorzelanny tied a career high with nine strikeouts, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Astros fire Cooper, lose eighth straight as Cardinals close in on NL Central with 7-3 winHOUSTON — Mark DeRosa homered twice at Minute Maid Park for the second time this season and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Astros 7-3 on Monday night, a few hours after Houston fired manager Cecil Cooper. Rangers score 3 in 1st period, beat Red Wings 4-2 in Gaborik’s preseason debutNEW YORK — Newcomers Vinny Prospal and Enver Lisin scored on the power play in New York’s three-goal first period, and the Rangers held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Monday night in star forward Marian Gaborik’s preseason debut. Cubs moving on to finish disappointing season after Bradley’s suspension for the yearMILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs are trying to move past the latest distraction in a disappointing season. Reunited and it feels so good: Kidd, Marion glad to be teammates on MavericksDALLAS — Shawn Marion had it easy when he broke into the NBA. All he had to do was grab rebounds for Jason Kidd to start fast breaks, then hustle to the other rim to try finishing off those quick scoring chances. Seahawks say Hasselbeck has fractured rib, team must prepare as though he won’t play SundayRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are preparing to play without Matt Hasselbeck on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, though the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to start despite a broken rib. With Gretzky’s future in doubt, Coyotes add Dave King as assistant coachGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes hired Dave King as assistant coach on Monday, raising questions about Wayne Gretzky’s future behind the bench. Avalanche sign F Ryan O’Reilly to three-year, entry-level contractDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have signed second-round draft pick Ryan O’Reilly to a three-year, entry-level contract. Judge order brief hearing on request to force NHL to mediate Coyotes salePHOENIX — A federal bankruptcy judge has scheduled an emergency hearing on Wednesday on a request by Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes to force the NHL into mediation over the contentious issues surrounding the sale of the team. Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, mired in seven-game losing streakHOUSTON — The Houston Astros fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in another disappointing season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager. The Astros were 70-79 headed into Monday’s home against St. Louis. Singletary: NFL will handle any tampering charges by 49ers against Jets regarding CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding top San Francisco draft pick Michael Crabtree, Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed Monday. NFL says no plans for a Packers-Vikings site swap, in case of Tigers-Twins tiebreaker at DomeMINNEAPOLIS — The NFL said Monday it will not swap sites for this season’s Packers-Vikings games in case the baseball playoffs get in the way at the Metrodome. Anheuser-Busch announces it does not plan to sponsor LPGA event at Kingsmill any longerWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The LPGA Tour has lost one of its marquee events. Cubs suspend outfielder Milton Bradley for rest of season after he criticizes teamST. LOUIS — Milton Bradley’s season is finished. Perhaps his days with the Chicago Cubs are, too. Police: Giants’ Dominican baseball prospect Angel Villalona main suspect in killingSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A baseball prospect for the San Francisco Giants is the main suspect in the killing of a 25-year-old man in the Dominican Republic, police said Sunday. Jerry Rice says 49ers’ holdout receiver Michael Crabtree way behindSAN FRANCISCO — Jerry Rice questions what kind of impact Michael Crabtree could have this season with San Francisco if the No. 10 draft pick even shows up to the 49ers at all. Corky Miller’s rare homer backs Kip Wells’ pitching, Reds gain split with 8-1 win over MarlinsCINCINNATI — Corky Miller hit a rare home run to back Kip Wells’ strong pitching and the Cincinnati Reds gained a split of their four-game series against the Florida Marlins by rolling to an 8-1 victory Sunday. Pedro Martinez leaves start after three innings with stiff neckATLANTA — Pedro Martinez left his start after three innings because of neck stiffness in Philadelphia’s game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Belliard hits grand slam; Kemp, Loney, DeWitt homer in Dodgers’ 12-1 win over GiantsLOS ANGELES — Ronnie Belliard hit a grand slam, Matt Kemp and James Loney added back-to-back drives off former teammate Brad Penny and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the San Francisco Giants 12-1 on Saturday. Chargers place DT Jamal Williams on injured reserve a day before home opener vs. BaltimoreSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have placed defensive tackle Jamal Williams on injured reserve with a triceps injury, meaning he’ll miss the rest of the season. Bruins say they did their best to keep Kessel before acceding to his trade requestBOSTON — The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before acceding to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto. Toronto Leafs acquire high-scoring forward Phil Kessel from Boston BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins and then signed him to a five-year, $27 million deal on Friday. Toronto Leafs acquire Phil Kessel from Boston BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins and then signed him to a five-year, $27 million deal on Friday. Toronto Leafs acquire rights to Phil Kessel from Boston BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins, the teams said Friday. Heatley skates with Sharks for first time since tradeSAN JOSE, Calif. — Dany Heatley got on the ice for a few precious minutes Friday in his first practice with his new team. Islanders’ Pascal Morency is suspended indefinitely after starting brawl against FlamesNEW YORK — New York Islanders forward Pascal Morency has been suspended indefinitely after leaving the bench to start a fight with Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf. NBA to train replacement referees next week after failing to reach accord with referee unionNEW YORK — The NBA will hold training camp next week with replacement officials, saying the referees union has rejected its final contract offer. Royals reach 3-year agreement with top draft pick and ex-Big 12 standout CrowKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals agreed to a three-year major league contract with first-round draft pick Aaron Crow on Thursday. Free agent swingman Desmond Mason signs one-year deal with KingsFree-agent swingman Desmond Mason signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Colts look for new receiver with Gonzalez expected to miss 2-8 weeks with injuryINDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Gonzalez may be out longer than the Colts first feared and they appear to have a replacement for him, too. Trail Blazers add experience with forward Juwan HowardPORTLAND, Ore. — Veteran forward Juwan Howard signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Thursday. Lead negotiatior for referees union says lockout appears ‘imminent and unavoidable’NEW YORK — The lead negotiator and spokesman for the NBA’s referees union said Thursday a lockout appears “imminent and unavoidable” following the latest breakdown in talks. |
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