Ken Griffey Jr. hits HR No. 630 in Mariners’ 2-1 victory over TexasSEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. is enjoying his strong finish to the season. Mariners 2, Rangers 1
Own goal helps Chivas USA beat United 2-0WASHINGTON — Chivas USA used D.C. United’s own goal in the first half to stay alive in the playoff hunt with a 2-0 victory Saturday evening, while struggling United’s postseason hopes dimmed. Home sweet home: Ovechkin, Semin, Varlamov lead Capitals past visiting Maple Leafs 6-4WASHINGTON — If Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and the rest of Washington’s forwards put pucks in the net at this rate, it might not matter which goalie the Capitals use. Hughes scores on 1-yard TD run in overtime to give Notre Dame a 37-30 win over WashingtonSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame waited even later than the last minute to pull out this finish. Gerhart’s 3-TD day helps Stanford defeat UCLA 24-16STANFORD, Calif. — Toby Gerhart ran for three touchdowns, quarterback Andrew Luck passed for 198 yards and Stanford snapped a five-game losing streak to UCLA with a 24-16 victory Saturday to keep its hold on first place in the Pac-10 and spoil the Bruins’ conference opener. Carter’s touchdown catch in second half lifts Howard to 7-3 win over Winston-Salem StateWASHINGTON, D.C. — Willie Carter scored the game’s only touchdown and Howard held on to beat Winston-Salem State 7-3 on Saturday. Emotion, interpersonal and geographic appeal led to Chicago losing 2016 Olympic bidCOPENHAGEN/CHICAGO/WASHINGTON - Emotion, interpersonal appeal and geographic appeal led to Chicago losing 2016 Olympic bid to eventual winner Brazil, say most in America. Teagarden gets tiebreaking single in 9th inning, Rangers beat Mariners 7-4SEATTLE — Taylor Teagarden got to show the Texas Rangers what he can do. Rangers 7, Mariners 4
Cougars will start freshman at QB against the No. 16 Ducks, loud crowd at AutzenEUGENE, Ore. — Even the No. 16 Oregon Ducks have sympathy for Washington State freshman quarterback Jeff Tuel, who is making his first start Saturday at notoriously loud Autzen Stadium. Obama’s trip to Copenhagen cost $1 million or moreWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s failed bid to bring the 2016 Olympic Games to Chicago cost more than a bruised ego. NFLPA forms concussion and traumatic brain injury committeeWASHINGTON — The NFL Players Association has formed a committee to address the issue of head trauma among players. Obama expresses disappointment about Chicago’s Olympics loss but pride in effortWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put “heart and soul” into Chicago’s losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games: “A” for effort. NFL players get briefing on situation in tsunami-stricken SamoasWASHINGTON — NFL players of Samoan background are getting updates directly from the U.S. government on recovery efforts in the tsunami-stricken Samoas. US congratulates Rio for victorious Olympic bidWASHINGTON - The US congratulated the city of Rio de Janeiro for prevailing Friday in the tight competition to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. QB Matt Hasselbeck ‘very doubtful,’ Walter Jones all but out for Seahawks’ game at IndyRENTON, Wash. — The wounded Seahawks’ date with Peyton Manning and the undefeated Indianapolis Colts is one of the most daunting challenges in Jim Mora’s four seasons as an NFL head man. Obama expresses regret at Chicago’s Olympic loss, says it had best possible bidWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put “heart and soul” into Chicago’s losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games: “A” for effort. Chicago shocked at early exit from OlympicsWASHINGTON - Thousands of disappointed Chicagoans streamed out of their planned public celebration Friday when their city fell out of the Olympic bidding process unexpectedly at the first round. Tiger Woods becomes sport’s first billion-dollar earnerWASHINGTON - Tiger Woods has become the first sportsman to earn more than a billion dollars, according to a report in Forbes magazine. Chicago stunned at early exit from Olympic bidWASHINGTON - Thousands of disappointed Chicagoans streamed out of their planned public celebration Friday when their city fell out of the Olympic bidding process unexpectedly at the first round. AL Central-leading Tigers have work to do after splitting series with Twins
Four out of 10 Americans consider Obama’s Olympics trip a ‘bad idea’WASHINGTON - Most Americans think that President Barack Obama’s Copenhagen trip to lobby International Olympic Committee officials is a bad idea, a new Rasmussen Report poll has revealed. Brain-donor Tatupu not fazed by dementia study: ‘Hey, you’re going to die of something, too’RENTON, Wash. — Lofa Tatupu has had multiple concussions. He’s one of the first three active NFL players who have agreed to donate their brains for research after death. Obama under fire for taking Olympic bid trip for Chicago
Obama bound for Copenhagen to push Chicago’s Olympic bidWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama departed late Thursday for Copenhagen to make a final pitch on behalf of his home town Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Sweeney has two-run single after Kennedy makes error, Mariners beat A’s 4-2SEATTLE — Mike Sweeney followed a two-out error with a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Thursday night. Mariners 4, Athletics 2
Seahawks coach Mora thought Manning was better than NFL QB even in high schoolRENTON, Wash. — Though now isn’t the best week for the Seahawks to learn this, Jim Mora loves Peyton Manning. Matt Hasselbeck misses another practice, still unlikely to play vs. ColtsRENTON, Wash. — Matt Hasselbeck has missed yet another practice for the Seahawks. He remains likely to miss a second consecutive game Sunday at Indianapolis. Obama en route to Denmark to lobby for Chicago’s bid to host 2016 Summer Olympic GamesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is on his way to Denmark to help his adopted hometown of Chicago try to land the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Atlanta’s Angel McCoughtry wins NBA rookie of the yearWASHINGTON — Atlanta Dream forward Angel McCoughtry is the WNBA’s rookie of the year. Obama to make final push for Chicago’s Olympic bidWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama departs for Copenhagen to make a final pitch on behalf of the city of Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Capitals nuclear energy sponsor has environmentalists seeing red _ not greenWASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are opening the NHL season with a new sponsor that has some environmentalists seeing red instead of green. Bears QB Jay Cutler meets expectations after rough start, but running game is strugglingLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The audio in his helmet went out and the roar from the crowd was deafening — not that it stopped Jay Cutler. |
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WASHINGTON - Democrats and Republicans have both criticized President Barack Obama over his high-risk decision to fly to Copenhagen to support the Olympic bid of his home town, Chicago.
