Kaman, Griffin overpower Kings, lead Clippers to 120-88 victory
Kaman, Griffin overpower Kings in Clippers’ rout Playoff Capsules
Playoff Capsules MINNEAPOLIS — Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees yet another clutch performance in the postseason, pitching seven smooth innings in a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday evening for a 2-0 lead in their AL division series. Jets note tackle Jenkins decides to attempt another comeback from knee injury
Jets’ Jenkins to attempt comeback from knee injury Giants 1, Braves 0
Freak Show: Lincecum delivers with gem, strikes out 14 in 2-hitter as Giants beat Braves 1-0
Lincecum whiffs 14 as Giants beat Braves in Game 1 Andy Pettitte pitches 7 strong innings and Yankees beat Twins 5-2 to take 2-0 lead in ALDS
Pettitte pitches Yankees past Twins; take 2-0 lead Williams, Millsap help Jazz beat Trail Blazers 100-96 in preseason opener
Jazz beat Trail Blazers in preseason opener Lincecum strikes out 9 in 6 innings as Giants take 1-0 over Braves in NLDS opener
Giants lead Braves 1-0 after 6 innings SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum had nine strikeouts through six scoreless innings of his postseason debut and the San Francisco Giants took advantage of a questionable umpiring call to take a 1-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves in their NL division series opener Thursday night. AP-FBC–T25-Nebraska-Kansas St. Stats, FBC
Nowitzki’s 30 points and 10 rebounds, Butler’s 14-point 4th quarter send Mavericks over Bulls
Nowitzki, Butler lift Mavericks past Bulls Taylor Martinez rushes for 242 yards, 4 TDs, No. 7 Nebraska routs Kansas State 48-13
Martinez rushes for 4 TDs, No. 7 Nebraska breezes Martin scores 21, Jordan Hill adds 16 points in Houston’s 90-87 win over Spurs
Martin scores 21 to lead Rockets past Spurs Grizzlies erase 21-point halftime deficit, beat Hawks 115-111 in overtime
Grizzlies erase big deficit, beat Hawks in OT Lincecum strikes out 6 in 3 innings with Giants, Braves tied at 0-0 in NLDS opener
Braves, Giants tied at 0-0 after 3 innings Giguere makes 25 saves, lifts Leafs over Canadiens in rare home-opening win
Giguere leads Leafs to rare home-opening win Flyers, rookie goalie Bobrovsky ruin Penguins’ arena debut, 3-2
Flyers, rookie goalie ruin Pens’ arena debut, 3-2 Wall display: Wizards rookie John Wall starts slow, finishes strong in 97-83 win over Cavs
Wall paces Wizards past Cavs CLEVELAND — Rookie John Wall missed his first nine shots before showing the skills that made him the top overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, pacing the Washington Wizards to a 97-83 preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Gardenhire clashes again with Wendelstedt, Twins come unglued in Game 2 loss to Yankees
Twins come unglued against Yankees MINNEAPOLIS — The New York Yankees in the field and Hunter Wendelstedt behind the plate. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire hasn’t had any luck against either of them. Pettitte puts Twins in their place with 5-2 win, Yanks head home with 2-0 lead
Pettitte puts Twins in their place, Yanks win 5-2 Yankees 5, Twins 2
Cristie Kerr shoots 7-under 65 to take lead in Navistar LPGA Classic
Cristie Kerr leads Navistar LPGA Classic PRATTVILLE, Ala. — LPGA Championship winner Cristie Kerr shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Morgan Pressel, Anna Nordqvist and Dorothy Delasin in the Navistar LPGA Classic. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning against Yankees
Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has been ejected in the seventh inning of Game 2 against the Yankees for arguing balls and strikes. Flyers D Chris Pronger (knee) sits out against Penguins
Flyers D Chris Pronger out vs. Penguins PITTSBURGH — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger sat out the season-opening game against Pittsburgh as he recovers from offseason surgery to clean out his right knee. Notre Dame C Dan Wenger ruled out for season after 2 concussions
Irish C Wenger out for season with concussions Blackhawks South: Thrashers hope 4 players from Chicago’s Cup winners bring winning attitude
Thrashers hope ex-Hawks bring winning attitude Barcelona beats NBA champion Lakers 92-88 in exhibition
Barcelona beats Lakers 92-88 BARCELONA, Spain — Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday. Michigan State and Michigan have had many memorable football games over the past 2 decades
Michigan State and Michigan set to add new chapter Welcome back, Randy: Moss practices with Vikings, catches passes from Favre, feels at home
Moss ‘back home’ with Vikings EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — To hear Randy Moss tell it, this week’s blockbuster trade that moved him from New England to Minnesota didn’t just bring him back to the place where he started his NFL career. Paul Simson wins USGA Senior Amateur, beating Pat Tallent 2 and 1 at Lake Nona
Paul Simson wins USGA Senior Amateur ORLANDO, Fla. — Paul Simson won the USGA Senior Amateur Championship on Thursday, beating stroke-play medalist Pat Tallent 2 and 1 to become the first player to win the event and the British Seniors Open Amateur Championship and Canadian Men’s Senior in the same year. A pair of preseason Heat games may go a long way toward dictating who makes Miami’s roster
Miami Heat getting closer to some roster decisions Rollins gets off to a fast start as Ryder Cup players move slowly
Rollins opens with 63 to lead new Sea Island event Federer ready to dominate the court once againHONG KONG - Roger Federer feels he could dominate the court once again, now that he’s physically and mentally stronger. Eagles LB Moise Fokou will start Sunday against the 49ers in San Francisco
Fokou regains starting LB spot for Eagles PHILADELPHIA — Moise Fokou never received an explanation as to why he lost his starting job. So, when it was given back to him, he certainly didn’t ask for one in return. C.J. Wilson shuts down sputtering Rays; Rangers cruise to 6-0 win for 2-0 lead in ALDS
Young’s 3-run homer helps Rangers beat Rays again Navarro scores 25 points to help Barcelona to 92-88 victory over Lakers
Navarro has 25, Barcelona tops Lakers 92-88 |