Matt Cain, bullpen combine on three-hitter, Buster Posey homers as Giants beat Cubs 1-0
Cain, bullpen lead Giants over Cubs 1-0 CHICAGO — Matt Cain and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Buster Posey homered and the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants beat Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Tuesday. I will support athletes who don’t attend CWG: New Zealand PMAUCKLAND - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key Wednesday said that he would support any athlete who decides not to participate in the Commonwealth Games and added: “they have to make their own decision on whether they feel comfortable or not with the risks involved”. Paul Maholm goes 7, Pirates put Cardinals closer to elimination with 5-2 victory
Maholm goes 7, Pirates beat Cardinals 5-2 PITTSBURGH — Paul Maholm became the latest slumping pitcher to shut down the fast-fading St. Louis Cardinals, pitching effectively over seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their season-high fourth in a row 5-2 on Tuesday night. Wigginton’s 3-run HR, Bergesen’s 6 strong innings spark Baltimore to 9-1 win over Boston
Wigginton’s HR helps Orioles beat Red Sox 9-1 Sigalet, Blunden score 26 seconds apart as Jackets top Thrashers in preseason game
Columbus rides big 1st period to win over Atlanta Orioles 9, Red Sox 1
Orioles 9, Red Sox 1
Mike Aviles, Jerrod Dyson lead Royals to 9-6 win over Tigers
Aviles, Dyson lead Royals to 9-6 win over Tigers Andres Mendoza scores as Columbus Crew beats Santos Laguna 1-0
Mendoza leads Crew past Santos Laguna COLUMBUS, Ohio — Andres Mendoza scored in the 87th minute and the Columbus Crew beat Mexico’s Santos Laguna 1-0 on Tuesday night to move into the top spot in Group B of the CONCACAF Champions League. Spandex-clad Phillies fan released to custody of parents, who apologize for teen’s behavior
Spandex-clad Phillies fan released to parents Blue Jays 5, Mariners 3
Blue Jays 5, Mariners 3
Dantonio released from hospital, Treadwell filling in as Michigan State coach recovers
MSU coach Dantonio released from hospital EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State’s Mark Dantonio was released from the hospital Tuesday, two days after suffering a mild heart attack following a daring overtime win against Notre Dame. Gudbranson’s 2-point night leads Panthers to 4-1 preseason victory over Hurricanes
Panthers beat Hurricanes 4-1 in preseason opener Vernon Wells, Travis Snider and Edwin Encarnacion homer as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-3
Blue Jays hit 3 homers, beat Mariners 5-3 TORONTO — Vernon Wells and Travis Snider hit two-run homers, Edwin Encarnacion added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night. After 3 months of practice, No. 2-ranked Ohio State finally gets back into swing of schoolwork
Rest of student body joins Buckeyes on campus Nebraska to lose $9 million in Big 12 distributions as penalty for leaving for Big Ten
Move to Big Ten costs Nebraska $9M LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s departure from the Big 12 Conference will cost the university more than $9 million. Michael Vick named Eagles starting quarterback
Vick named Eagles’ starting QB PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick has been named the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, a day after coach Andy Reid said it was Kevin Kolb’s job. Lawyer says he switched postnuptial agreement to give Frank McCourt sole ownership of Dodgers
Lawyer says he switched McCourt postnup agreement Back-to-back losses has Notre Dame repeating the history it hoped to avoid with Kelly
New Irish starting to look much like the old Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has 2 ’small’ fractured ribs, gets injections for pain
Tests show Hamilton has 2 fractured ribs ANAHEIM, Calif. — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton, the majors’ leading hitter and a top AL MVP candidate, has two fractured ribs but has not been ruled out for the season. Treadwell takes over at No. 25 Michigan State, says Dantonio ‘doing better and better’
Michigan St. assistant says Dantonio doing better Cincinnati TE Ben Guidugli will miss game vs No. 7 Oklahoma with sprained ankle
Cincinnati TE Guidugli out for No. 7 Oklahoma No. 10 Arkansas has confidence this year, just in time for showdown with top-ranked Alabama
No. 10 Razorbacks have fresh confidence this year After being released a month ago, running back Andre Anderson returns to Bills
Bills sign RB Anderson to practice squad ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills signed running back Andre Anderson to their practice squad on Tuesday. He will replace running back Joique Bell, who was signed by Philadelphia to their 53-man active roster. Running back Larry Johnson released by Washington Redskins after 2 games
Redskins release RB Larry Johnson ASHBURN, Va. — Running back Larry Johnson has been released by the Washington Redskins after gaining 2 yards on five carries in two games with the team. Treadwell takes over at No. 25 Michigan State, Dantonio released from hospital
Michigan St. assistant upbeat about Dantonio Moore leads 6 UConn players on final US women’s basketball roster for World Championship
Moore 1 of 6 Huskies on US women’s hoops roster NFL hall-of-famer and NASCAR champion team owner Gibbs tells SC inmates God handles problems
NASCAR icon Gibbs tells SC inmates to trust God Michigan State coach Dantonio released from hospital less than 3 days after heart attack
Dantonio released from hospital EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is out of the hospital, less than three days after having a mild heart attack. Michael Vick picked to be Eagles starting quarterback
Vick to start at QB for Eagles PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick earned himself a starting job by being — of all things — a pocket passer. How much longer will owner-GM Jerry Jones watch Cowboys wobble before trying to intervene?
Can Jerry Jones watch Cowboys wobble much longer? Denver Broncos say there weren’t any signs that WR Kenny McKinley was suicidal
Broncos say no signs McKinley was suicidal Boston Bruins look for more contributions from winger Milan Lucic
Bruins look for more from winger Lucic BOSTON — If the NHL were college, Milan Lucic would be a senior. Cleveland Browns place LB Kaluka Maiava on injured reserve with leg injury
Browns lose linebacker for season CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have lost reserve linebacker Kaluka Maiava (My-ah-vah) for the season with a leg injury. Trip to Cincinnati provides first chance for No. 8 Sooners to end road woes
No. 8 Sooners face Cincinnati in first road game Texans OL Brown gets 4-game ban for violating NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs
Texans OL Brown gets 4-game drug suspension |