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. Harding’s 25 points lead Mystics past Dream with 82-64 victoryWASHINGTON — Lindsey Harding scored 25 points and the Washington Mystics kept their playoff hopes alive with an 82-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Best scores 2 TDs and makes sure No. 10 Cal avoids letdown in 59-7 win over E WashingtonBERKELEY, Calif. — Eastern Washington managed to hang close with No. 10 California for one quarter. Then the bigger, faster, more talented Golden Bears took over and turned the game into the mismatch it was supposed to be. 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. Top tennis players better than others at seeing objects drawing near at high speedsWASHINGTON - Top tennis players like Roger Federer are simply better in certain visual perception skills than others, and they are very fast at creating an internal simulation of a ball’s flight that helps position them for a winning return, suggest new studies by Swiss and British experts. Computer may help dictate best play to call in any game situation in footballWASHINGTON - Researchers have developed a new computer model for football that would be able to take the play-calling load off of the coach and, through fast, real-time analysis of all the offensive and defensive possibilities, dictate the best play to call in any game situation. 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. Track gender genetics case: Birth defect turns question of private parts into public debateWASHINGTON — It’s the birth defect people don’t talk about. Michelle Obama to represent Chicago Olympic bidWASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama will be on hand to root for her home town of Chicago when the International Olympic Committee announces which city can host the 2016 competition, the White House said Friday. 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. Tedford’s task: Make sure No. 12 California doesn’t overlook Eastern WashingtonBERKELEY, Calif. — For most of fall camp, the California players pointed to the season opener against Maryland as a chance to avenge last season’s loss and to open this season on a bright note. Michelle Obama to travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago’s bid to host 2016 Olympic GamesWASHINGTON — An Obama is definitely going to Denmark to lobby for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics. 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
What a debut! Rookie Ian Desmond has HR, 4 RBIs in Nationals 8-7 win over PhilliesWASHINGTON — Ian Desmond homered and drove in four runs in his major league debut, Livan Hernandez pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals held off the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Thursday night. Obama honors 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, salutes team’s ’spirit of service’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the hockey team for its performance on and off the ice. 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. Struggling closer Brad Lidge and Phillies manager Charlie Manuel discuss reliever’s roleWASHINGTON — Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel had a meeting to discuss the struggling closer’s role with the Philadelphia Phillies. 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. Phillies reliever Scott Eyre to have left elbow examined; LHP Escalona, 1B Tracy promotedWASHINGTON — The NL East-leading Phillies sent reliever Scott Eyre back to Philadelphia on Wednesday to have his ailing left elbow examined. Celski wins men’s 1,500 over Apolo Anton Ohno at US short track at speedskating nationalsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski keeps beating childhood idol Apolo Anton Ohno. Obama, adviser do what they can to bring 2016 Summer Olympics to ChicagoWASHINGTON — Aiming to boost his hometown of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, President Barack Obama is bringing Olympic athletes to the White House next week and sending a senior adviser to Denmark to lobby Olympic officials, White House officials said Wednesday. 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. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel doesn’t commit to keeping Brad Lidge in closer roleWASHINGTON — A day after pulling closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel wouldn’t commit to keeping him in that role. Kermit Washington offers advice; Pac-10 Week 1 honorsBrought together by Oregon coach Chip Kelly and school officials, suspended running back LeGarrette Blount spoke with former NBA forward Kermit Washington, who punched Rudy Tomjanovich in an on-court brawl in 1977. Celski easily wins men’s 1,500 over Ohno at US short track nationalsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski keeps beating childhood idol Apolo Anton Ohno. Emilio scores lone goal in United’s 1-0 win over WizardsWASHINGTON — Luciano Emilio scored in the 39th minute and D.C. United opened a five-game homestand with a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Wednesday night. Werth, Feliz hit back-to-back homers in Phillies’ win; Madson gets call in 9th over LidgeWASHINGTON — Jayson Werth and Pedro Feliz hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. |
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