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| Henin wins first grass title in 3 years (AP)
June 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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| | Justine Henin beat No. 7 Andrea Petkovic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win the Unicef Open on Saturday for her first grass-court title in three years. After trading the first two sets, Petkovic broke the top-seeded Belgian in the second game of the final set before holding serve for a comfortable 3-0 lead. But Henin, who was playing the tournament in a tuneup for Wimbledon, held serve and blasted a forehand... | | |
| Akron fans beg James to stay with Cavs (AP)
June 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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| | With thousands of his hometown fans on hand, LeBron James made a dramatic -- and very late -- appearance at "LeBron Appreciation Day." A crowd estimated at 3,500 had already begun to depart Akron's InfCision Stadium on Saturday when James walked through a side entrance and made his way down to the playing field. | | |
| Short-handed Australia draws with Ghana (AP)
June 19, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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| | Ten-man Australia held on for a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Saturday at the World Cup, further tightening Group D. Australia, which lost Harry Kewell to a straight red card in the 24th minute, took the lead in the 11th. Forward Brett Holman slotted in a rebound after Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson had saved a free kick from Mark Bresciano. | | |
| Woods says game progressing for US Open (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 3:45 PM
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| | Tiger Woods says his health is better and his game is progressing as he returns to Pebble Beach for the first time in eight years to play the U.S. Open. No one, however, is counting on another 15-shot victory by Woods. This is only his fifth tournament of the year, and he has managed to finish only 13 rounds. | | |
| Anelka thrown off France's Cup squad (AP)
June 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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| | Striker Nicolas Anelka was thrown off France's World Cup squad Saturday after reportedly insulting coach Raymond Domenech. French Football Federation vice president Noel Le Graet told France's RTL radio the decision was made Saturday after Anelka refused to apologize. The Chelsea striker exchanged strong words with Domenech at halftime during the 2-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday. | | |
| Sneijder lifts Netherlands by Japan 1-0 (AP)
June 19, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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| | The Netherlands is showing it doesn't have to be flashy to win. Wesley Sneijder scored the only goal Saturday and the Netherlands beat Japan 1-0, its second straight World Cup win and the second time the Dutch couldn't produce the kind of offensive show they were expected to bring to South Africa. | | |
| US moving on from disallowed goal (AP)
June 19, 2010 at 9:30 AM
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| | The United States is moving on, ready to forget about the disallowed goal that cost the Americans a win in their 2-2 draw with Slovakia at the World Cup. Referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali called off an apparent goal by Maurice Edu from Landon Donovan's free kick in the 85th minute Friday after the Americans had rallied from a two-goal deficit. | | |
| Takahashi pitches surging Mets by Yanks (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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| | Hisanori Takahashi outpitched Javier Vazquez in their second low-scoring duel this season and the New York Mets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the suddenly slumping New York Yankees on Friday night. With the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Francisco Rodriguez struck out Derek Jeter and retired Nick Swisher on a foulout to end it. | | |
| Ortiz outshines Ramirez in Fenway return (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 9:48 PM
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| | David Ortiz hugged Manny Ramirez to welcome him back to Fenway Park. Then he hit a home run to move alongside his former teammate on the Boston's all-time home run list. Ortiz hit his 274th homer for the Red Sox to tie his quirky former teammate for fifth on the franchise's all-time list, leading Boston to a 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in Ramirez's first... | | |
| Strasburg Ks 10, but ChiSox win in 11 (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 9:21 PM
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| | Stephen Strasburg set a strikeout record in front of President Barack Obama -- but both had left the game by the time the Chicago White Sox won it in the 11th. The baseball holiday -- every fifth day -- known as Strasmas was again a spectacle Friday night. The 21-year-old rookie sensation struck out 10 to run his tally of Ks to an unprecedented 32 through three starts, yet he experienced his first... | | |
| Feds to investigate former NFLPA leaders (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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| | The NFL Players Association has been advised that federal authorities are preparing to interview employees in an investigation into whether former union leaders attempted to collude with the NFL, a person familiar with an e-mail sent to union staff has told The Associated Press. The e-mail, sent by the union on Friday, also states the NFLPA has been advised that it "may have been the victim... | | |
| Dodgers' Ramirez set for Fenway return (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 5:55 PM
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| | Homers or hijinks, Red Sox fans never knew what they would get from Manny Ramirez. Now it's their turn to surprise the enigmatic slugger. Will they think of his leisurely trots down the first base line and boo? Or will they recall his drives over the Green Monster and cheer? Ramirez's former Boston teammates aren't predicting how the crowd will react when he brings his act back to Fenway... | | |
| Rockies' Tulowitzki breaks wrist, to DL (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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| | The Colorado Rockies have placed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left wrist. The Rockies recalled infielder Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. Nelson is set to play Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Tulowitzki was injured when he was hit by a pitch from Alex Burnett of the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of Thursday's game at... | | |
| US seeks key victory against Slovenia (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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| | They played 62 games over four years just to get ready for the World Cup, convinced obsessive preparation and attention to detail would turn around their fortunes after a quick exit in 2006. But the stark reality is this: All that work will amount to nothing unless the United States gets at least a tie against Slovenia on Friday. | | |
| Algeria holds England to scoreless draw (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 4:32 PM
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| | England is looking nothing like the soccer power it's supposed to be. Underdog Algeria held the Three Lions to a second disappointing World Cup draw, a 0-0 tie that left the Group C wide open and is sure to have English fans furious after their team arrived in South Africa as a favorite. "If we want to stay in this tourney to the later stages we have to improve," England midfielder... | | |
| Twins activate 2B Hudson from DL (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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| | The Minnesota Twins have activated second baseman Orlando Hudson from the disabled list and placed pitcher Jose Mijares on the family medical emergency list. Hudson was placed on the disabled list June 8 with a sprained left wrist and missed nine games. He was in the lineup and batting second against the Phillies on Friday night. | | |
| Lakers to spend around $2M for parade (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 3:47 PM
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| | The Lakers plan to mark their championship victory with a more modest celebration than in the past, avoiding the city's downtown business district on its parade route Monday and leaving out the huge rallies that have drawn tens of thousands of fans in previous years. The scaled-down celebration was likely to cost some $2 million, including police overtime and other city services, which the... | | |
| Sharks D Blake to retire after 20 years (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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| | San Jose Sharks captain Rob Blake is retiring from the NHL after a 20-year career as one of the league's top defensemen. Blake will make the retirement official at a news conference on Friday, a person with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made. | | |
| Grand jury will not reopen McNair case (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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| | A grand jury says there should not be a new investigation into the murder-suicide of ex-NFL player Steve McNair and his girlfriend. Authorities say the 36-year-old quarterback who spent most of his career with the Tennessee Titans was shot to death July 4, 2009, by his mistress, 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, who then killed herself. | | |
| Federer handed tough draw for Wimbledon (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 9:23 AM
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| | Roger Federer was handed a tough draw Friday in his bid for a record-equaling seventh Wimbledon title. The defending champion and top-seeded Federer was drawn in the same top half with Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic and former champion Lleyton Hewitt. Federer beat Roddick in a marathon five-set final last year. | | |
| Serbia upsets 10-man Germany 1-0 (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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| | Milan Jovanovic scored one minute after Germany striker Miroslav Klose was sent off Friday, giving Serbia a 1-0 win over the three-time World Cup champions in Group D. Jovanovic side-footed a shot past Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 38th minute to leave both teams with three points in the group. | | |
| Iverson plans to return next season (AP)
June 18, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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| | Allen Iverson is working on a comeback. Gary Moore, Iverson's personal manager, said that Iverson is planning a return to the NBA next season. Iverson returned to the Philadelphia 76ers in December and took a leave of absence in March because of family issues. "Allen is working out and he's getting himself prepared to make his return," Moore said by phone Friday. | | |
| Lakers rally by Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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| | Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped up on the scorer's table, shook his fists and extended five fingers. When he hopped down, Boston's legendary Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was waiting to shake his hand. A Game 7 classic -- and this time, it finally went the Lakers' way. | | |
| Phillies beat Yankees 7-1, take 2 of 3 (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 10:44 PM
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| | Kyle Kendrick kept the New York Yankees guessing and got the win. Placido Polanco, Jayson Werth and Jose Contreras all earned saves. Kendrick stayed ahead for seven innings and Polanco's sprawling catch led Philadelphia's great show with the gloves as the Phillies downed the Yankees 7-1 Thursday night to win the interleague series. | | |
| Dickey, Mets continue surges with win (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 10:26 PM
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| | Jose Reyes ignored an ugly gash on his right hand to help R.A. Dickey and the New York Mets keep winning. Reyes, spiked during a first-inning pickoff attempt, had three hits and Dickey won his fifth straight start as the Mets stretched their winning streak to seven games by beating the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Thursday night. | | |
| Goodell: No need for 4 preseason games (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 8:26 PM
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| | Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL no longer needs four preseason games, but the league should change its offseason training programs. "It's clear the fans don't want four preseason games," Goodell said Thursday after speaking to high school players at an NFL football clinic in Queens. | | |
| Wallace to start at center for Celtics (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 7:28 PM
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| | Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says Rasheed Wallace will start at center in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Wallace is replacing Kendrick Perkins, who sprained ligaments in his right knee Tuesday night in the first quarter of Boston's 89-67 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rivers joked that he went with Wallace over Glen "Big Baby" Davis for Thursday's game because "he's old. | | |
| 3B Jones to discuss future with Braves (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 1:57 PM
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| | Struggling through another disappointing season, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones told The Associated Press he would meet with team officials Tuesday to discuss his future and acknowledged that he's considering retirement. Jones declined to comment directly on whether he'll retire at the end of the season, but it seemed clear that he's made up his mind and merely needed to... | | |
| Pac-10 invites Utah to join conference (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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| | Utah is poised to become the 12th member of the Pac-10 as the conference quickly pivoted Wednesday to invite the Utes after being turned down by Texas and four other members of the Big 12 two days ago. Utah officials did not immediately say whether the invitation would be accepted, but it would be shocking if the Utes didn't leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-10. | | |
| Mexico beats France 2-0 in World Cup (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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| | Substitutes Javier Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored a goal each Thursday in Mexico's 2-0 win over France at the World Cup, leaving the French on the verge of elimination from Group A. Hernandez ran onto Rafael Marquez's pass and rounded goalkeeper Hugo Lloris before guiding the ball home in the 64th minute. | | |
| Jimenez goes to 13-1, lowers ERA to 1.15 (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 3:01 PM
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| | Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run on eight hits to improve to 13-1 on the season in Colorado's 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Jimenez's earned-run average dropped to 1.15 and the 26-year-old Dominican is off to the best start by a pitcher since Roger Clemens went 14-0 in 1986. | | |
| PG Wall works out for Wizards (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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| | The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards. Wall showed his dribble-drive ability with both hands, hit pull-up jumpers and threw down dunks during a 30-minute session run by coach Flip Saunders and observed by general manager Ernie Grunfeld and new... | | |
| Greece earns first Cup win, tops Nigeria (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM
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| | Now that Greece has scored a goal and won a match, this World Cup is a success. The Greeks claimed their first World Cup win by rallying to beat 10-man Nigeria 2-1 in Group B on Thursday. Vassilis Torosidis poked home a loose ball in the 71st minute after a mistake from Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to make history for Greece, which had lost all four previous World Cup matches, including three... | | |
| Devils hire MacLean as coach (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM
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| | John MacLean was named the new coach of the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, replacing the retired Jacques Lemaire. A perennial candidate to lead the team he once played for, MacLean was to be introduced at an afternoon news conference. "John MacLean is an astute hockey individual who has spent the past eight years preparing to be an NHL head coach," Devils president and general manager Lou... | | |
| Higuain's hat trick keys Argentina's win (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 10:02 AM
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| | With Gonzalo Higuain scoring a hat trick and Lionel Messi in the thick of the action, stylish Argentina is on the brink of advancing in the World Cup. With their fans outcheering the vuvuzelas at Soccer City, the Albiceleste beat South Korea 4-1 in a Group B match Thursday, giving them six points off two victories. | | |
| Aragones rips Spain's tactics after loss (AP)
June 17, 2010 at 9:45 AM
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| | Spain coach Vicente del Bosque downplayed critical comments made by predecessor Luis Aragones about the team's shock loss to Switzerland in the World Cup, saying Thursday he wouldn't reproach the man who won the 2008 European Championship. Aragones criticized the team's tactics after the 1-0 World Cup defeat to Switzerland, adding that a lack of conviction from the start didn't... | | |
| Lakers down to last gasp against Celtics (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 3:04 AM
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| | When the Celtics wrapped up Game 5 and moved one win away from an unprecedented 18th championship, the jubilant Boston crowd sent them off to the West Coast for the final time this season with one last chorus of that age-old "Beat L-A!" chant. Although Kevin Garnett and his teammates appreciate the suggestion, they know it's easier shouted than done -- particularly in the playoffs,... | | |
| Moyer throws 8 innings, tops Yankees 6-3 (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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| | Age is irrelevant for Jamie Moyer. He's focused on winning. "I don't think that I'm old. So I don't believe it," the 47-year-old Moyer said. "Regardless of what people think or say I still feel like I can go out and compete, and that's my ultimate job." Boy, did he compete Wednesday night, tossing eight sharp innings to become the oldest pitcher to beat the... | | |
| Lincecum hit by line drive but gets win (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 6:59 PM
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| | Tim Lincecum was coming out of the game anyway. He just made a dramatic exit after getting hit by a line drive. Lincecum struck out 10 before getting nailed in the back of the right shoulder and leaving after six innings Wednesday as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3. "Timmy is fine," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. | | |
| Celtics C Perkins out for Game 7 (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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| | Kendrick Perkins' season ended in Game 6 of the NBA finals when he was helped off the floor and into a waiting wheelchair. Rajon Rondo showed up for work Wednesday with a large bandage covering his chin, joking that his injury came in a locker room fight with Pau Gasol. Yep, the Boston Celtics were beaten up in their first chance to clinch an 18th championship. | | |
| Haynesworth to skip Redskins minicamp (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 10:33 PM
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| | The stakes just got a little higher in the showdown between the Washington Redskins and Albert Haynesworth, who now says he will skip the team's mandatory minicamp that starts Wednesday. The two-time All Pro defensive tackle released a statement late Tuesday through Comcast SportsNet affirming his discontent with the team's new defensive scheme and declaring that he will "continue to... | | |
| NFL, union discuss longer regular season (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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| | NFL and union officials discussed adding two games to the regular season when they met Wednesday for their first negotiating session since February. Teams would still play a total of 20 exhibition plus regular-season games under the proposal. The league would go from four in the preseason and 16 in the regular season to two and 18. | | |
| Uruguay beats host South Africa 3-0 (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 5:19 PM
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| | Diego Forlan scored two goals to help give Uruguay a 3-0 victory over South Africa on Wednesday and push the World Cup hosts closer to becoming the first team to go out in the first round. Forlan first scored from a deflected 25-meter (yard) shot in the 24th minute and converted a penalty in the 80th to give Uruguay its first World Cup victory since a group game at the 1990 competition. | | |
| Lincecum hit by line drive, leaves game (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 5:02 PM
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| | Giants ace Tim Lincecum left Wednesday's game after a line drive hit him in the back of the right shoulder in the sixth inning. Miguel Tejada's shot turned into an inning-ending groundout for Baltimore. Lincecum crouched close to the ground for a moment, but the two-time Cy Young Award winner walked off the field under his own power. | | |
| Celtics C Perkins out for Game 7 (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 3:53 PM
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| | Boston center Kendrick Perkins' sprained right knee will keep him out of Game 7 of the NBA finals. Celtics coach Doc Rivers confirmed Wednesday that his starting center won't play in the season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, dealing a blow to Boston's hopes of winning its 18th championship. | | |
| No problems with Favre's ankle surgery (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 2:38 PM
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| | Brett Favre's doctor indicated Wednesday that the quarterback's recent ankle surgery went well and that he has a few more weeks of rehabilitation before he decides if he will return for a 20th NFL season. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews said there were no problems with last month's arthroscopic procedure, which removed scar tissue and bone spurs from Favre's left ankle. | | |
| Titans' Johnson: No comment on contract (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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| | Chris Johnson has returned to Tennessee for football, just not with the Titans. The running back coming off a historic season still wants a pay raise and isn't happy with his contract status. He just wouldn't comment about it Wednesday. The Associated Press' 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year held his second annual camp for children Wednesday and stuck to "no comment" when... | | |
| Switzerland stuns Spain 1-0 in World Cup (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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| | Switzerland pulled off a shock victory at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating European champion Spain 1-0 in their opening group match. Gelson Fernandes bundled the ball into the net in the 52nd minute in one of Switzerland's few attacks, ending Spain's 12-match winning streak and handing the Spanish team only its second loss in 50 games. | | |
| Padres C Torrealba suspended for 3 games (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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| | San Diego Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba has been suspended for three games after making contact with an umpire. Torrealba was ejected in the ninth inning of Monday's 6-3 home loss to the Blue Jays for arguing with umpire Larry Vanover after taking a called third strike. He was also fined an undisclosed amount. | | |
| Bush pledges to help USC fight sanctions (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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| | Reggie Bush says the NCAA's punishment of Southern California feels like "the closest thing to death without dying" and that he will fully support USC's appeal of the sanctions. Bush spoke publicly about the punishment for the first time Wednesday at the New Orleans Saints' training headquarters. | | |
| Italy GK Buffon's back problem 'serious' (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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| | Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has a "serious" back problem and the team physician said Tuesday it's uncertain whether he'll be able to play again in the World Cup. Buffon exited Italy's 1-1 draw with Paraguay on Monday at halftime, and was replaced by backup keeper Federico Marchetti. | | |
| Chile earns first Cup win in 48 years (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 9:12 AM
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| | Jean Beausejour tapped in the only goal Wednesday, giving Chile its first World Cup victory in 48 years with a 1-0 win over Honduras. Beausejour knocked in a cross from defender Mauricio Isla in the 34th minute to give the Chileans three points in Group H. "We're very happy, and we have to enjoy this triumph," Chile forward Alexis Sanchez said. | | |
| US GK Howard expected to play Friday (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 10:27 AM
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| | United States goalkeeper Tim Howard's bruised ribs are improving, and the U.S. Soccer medical staff said Monday he is expected to play Friday against Slovenia. The medical staff decided Howard didn't need any further tests after examining him, and the federation said he is making "substantial improvement." Howard was injured in the 29th minute against England on Saturday when... | | |
| Federer, Serena No.1 seeds for Wimbledon (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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| | Roger Federer was the No. 1 seed for Wimbledon ahead of Rafael Nadal in a reverse of their world rankings. Federer, the defending champion and six-time Wimbledon winner, received the top seed Wednesday even though Nadal recently supplanted him as No. 1 in the world rankings. Nadal moved into the top spot after winning the French Open, while Federer slipped to No. | | |
| Lakers rout Celtics 89-67, force Game 7 (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 3:12 AM
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| | The trophy, the champagne, the hats, the T-shirts. Even Bill Russell and Kevin McHale. Everything was in place at Staples Center for the Boston Celtics to wrap up their 18th NBA championship. And then the Lakers shoved everything back in its boxes and sent all the Celtics in sight back to their hotels for two more days. | | |
| Price first in AL to 10 wins, Rays roll (AP)
June 16, 2010 at 12:57 AM
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| | David Price kept getting into trouble. No problem. Carl Crawford fell face-first on the wet grass while rounding third. That worked out just fine, too. Price became the AL's first 10-game winner, Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and Crawford picked himself up to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-4 victory Tuesday night over the Atlanta Braves, who learned that longtime star Chipper Jones is... | | |
| Yankees rough up Halladay, beat Phillies (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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| | Nick Swisher and the New York Yankees handed Roy Halladay a rare thumping, beating the Philadelphia Phillies and their new ace 8-3 Tuesday night in a World Series rematch. Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson and Swisher all homered off Halladay to build a comfortable cushion for CC Sabathia in a marquee pitching matchup that fizzled early. | | |
| Bruins to name Neely club president (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 8:27 PM
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| | Hockey Hall of Famer Cam Neely will be named the president of the Boston Bruins, a team official familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The official confirmed the decision to the AP on the condition of anonymity because it had not been officially announced. The Bruins have scheduled a "major announcement" for Wednesday. | | |
| Izzo still undecided on taking Cavs job (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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| | Tom Izzo wouldn't even tell one of his young campers if he wants to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers or stay at Michigan State. Izzo was at his basketball camp Monday when a boy tried to get the scoop, inquiring about the coach's interest in jumping to the NBA. "Bad question," Izzo said. | | |
| Carroll: USC sanctions had no basis (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 6:48 PM
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| | Days after the NCAA trampled his former Southern California Trojans, coach Pete Carroll's mindset remains the same from afar. Fight on! Carroll says the NCAA had no basis for unfair and "really, really harsh" sanctions on USC. "There's nothing there," he said Tuesday of the investigation into his program's knowledge of former Trojans running back Reggie Bush's... | | |
| Kerr says he won't return as Suns GM (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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| | Steve Kerr won't return as general manager of the Phoenix Suns, despite building a team that made a surprising run to the NBA's Western Conference finals. Kerr told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the decision was solely his and not the result of any disagreements with owner Robert Sarver. | | |
| Maicon, Elano lead Brazil by North Korea (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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| | Twice, Brazil was brilliant, and it was enough to edge North Korea 2-1 in a first-round World Cup match. Maicon and Elano scored a goal apiece in the second half and Brazil finally broke through a solid North Korea defense on a frigid Tuesday night. Brazil escaped with a hard-fought victory in the Group G match after struggling to get past the conservative setup of the North Koreans, who are making... | | |
| Celtics' 'Big 3' looking for title No. 2 (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 4:30 PM
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| | One banner in the rafters accomplished a lifelong goal for Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. Another, and they're in the conversation with the great Boston Celtics teams of all time. "Everybody wants to have one. All the teams want to get there. But there have been a lot of great players who never did," said Tom "Satch" Sanders, who won eight NBA titles in a Celtics... | | |
| Revis says he really was lightheaded (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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| | All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis says he was not playing head games with the New York Jets when he said he felt lightheaded during practice Monday and sat out a few plays. A day after staging what appeared to be a protest of his stalled contract negotiations, Revis says Tuesday he actually hadn't eaten before practice Monday and legitimately felt "a little lightheaded." Defensive... | | |
| Bills RB Lynch participating in practice (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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| | Disgruntled Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch is participating in his first voluntary practice after missing the team's first 12 sessions this spring. Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold said Monday that Lynch was on the field during a practice that is closed to the media. It's unclear whether Lynch will speak to reporters at the conclusion of the session. | | |
| Slovenia MF Komac guarantees win over US (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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| | Andrej Komac probably never has heard of Joe Namath, even though he sure can imitate the Hall of Fame quarterback. The Slovenia midfielder is so confident about the tiny country's chances against the United States in their World Cup match on Friday that he guaranteed victory. "We are going to win this match," Komac said after practice Tuesday. | | |
| Ochocinco back practicing with Bengals (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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| | Chad Ochocinco (oh-choh-SINK'-oh) caught a 55-yard pass from Carson Palmer in stride, then raised both arms toward a camera filming the Cincinnati Bengals minicamp from the back of the end zone. Always, he finds the camera. The Pro Bowl receiver took a break from dancing and dating to play some football on Tuesday. | | |
| Texas committed 'long-term' to Big 12 (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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| | Texas officials says they are committed "long-term" to the Big 12. Texas president William Powers, Jr., said Tuesday that Texas led the way in keeping the foundering league together as the Big Ten and Pac-10 courted several Big 12 schools. Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-10) will both be leaving over the next two years. | | |
| Pats Pro Bowl G Mankins skips minicamp (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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| | The New England Patriots have opened minicamp without disgruntled Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins. Mankins told ESPN Boston on Monday that he was upset with contract talks and wants to be traded. Mankins did not accept the team's tender offer of $3.268 million by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday. His agent, Frank Bauer, did not return a phone call seeking comment Tuesday. | | |
| Ivory Coast outplays Portugal but draws (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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| | Ivory Coast drew 0-0 with Portugal in the teams' opening match of the World Cup on Tuesday, largely outplaying its higher-ranked opponent despite Didier Drogba only coming on as a late substitute. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post early, but Ivory Coast otherwise created the better openings in the Group G match. | | |
| Cup strike spreads to half of venues (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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| | A strike by World Cup stadium stewards over pay has spread to half the tournament's 10 venues Tuesday. Johannesburg police say they are bringing in more than 1,000 officers to guarantee security for the game between Brazil and North Korea later Tuesday at Ellis Park. Meanwhile, several hundred guards walked off the job at Soccer City, the main World Cup stadium in Johannesburg. | | |
| New Zealand draws Slovakia on late goal (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 8:43 AM
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| | Winston Reid headed in an injury-time goal Tuesday to give New Zealand a 1-1 draw with Slovakia at the World Cup. Shane Smeltz crossed the ball for Reid to head in at the near post, giving New Zealand its first point at a World Cup after going winless in its debut in 1982. Robert Vittek had given Slovakia the lead in the 50th minute, heading in a cross from Stanislav Sestak. | | |
| Quake interrupts Jays' win over Padres (AP)
June 15, 2010 at 12:15 AM
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| | John Buck homered twice and Aaron Hill had three doubles and three RBIs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night as Jon Garland struggled on three days' rest. Play stopped momentarily in the eighth inning as Petco Park swayed during an earthquake. David Eckstein had just grounded out in the bottom of the inning when the stadium began shaking. | | |
| Pujols, Ludwick power Cards past M's 9-3 (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 9:15 PM
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| | Albert Pujols took one off the noggin for his team on a perfect day at the plate and stand-in cleanup hitter Ryan Ludwick homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Monday night. Pujols singled three times and walked twice as the Cardinals bounced back after totaling 19 runs during a 1-5 West Coast swing that dropped them out of the NL Central lead. | | |
| Texas, Oklahoma, A&M all stay in Big 12 (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 6:45 PM
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| | Texas says it is staying in the Big 12. Shortly after Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott confirmed to The Associated Press in an e-mail that the University of Texas had declined an invitation to join his conference, the Longhorns put out a statement saying they would "continue competing in the Big 12." Oklahoma and Texas A&M also say they will stay in the Big 12, which on Friday seemed in... | | |
| Italy ties Paraguay to open Cup defense (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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| | Italy opened the defense of its World Cup title with a laborious 1-1 draw against Paraguay on Monday. Paraguay took advantage of its first shot on goal to take the lead in the 39th minute. Antolin Alcaraz outjumped 36-year-old Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and Daniele De Rossi for a header following a free kick from Aureliano Torres, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had no chance for a save. | | |
| Cardinals bring back RHP Suppan (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 3:45 PM
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| | The St. Louis Cardinals have signed free agent pitcher Jeff Suppan and plan to start him Tuesday night. The 35-year-old Suppan was cut by Milwaukee last week after going 0-2 with a 7.84 ERA. He was MVP of the 2006 NL championship series while with the Cardinals. Suppan's first game in his return to the Cardinals will be at home against the Seattle Mariners. | | |
| Strasburg named NL player of week (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 3:42 PM
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| | More kudos for rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg: He's the National League player of the week. The Washington Nationals' hard-throwing righty was given the honor Monday. He is 2-0 with 22 strikeouts and a 2.19 ERA in two major league starts. The 22 strikeouts were the most in the majors last week. | | |
| Titans QB Young sorry for role in fight (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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| | Vince Young has apologized to the Tennessee Titans, his teammates, his family and fans for his role in a fight at a Dallas strip club. The quarterback said Monday he made a mistake being at the club. Young, in Dallas for a Sunday autograph session, said he was headed back to his hotel when he decided to go out on the town with a friend. | | |
| Police take over Cup stadium security (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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| | Police took over responsibility for security at World Cup stadiums in Cape Town and Durban on Monday after a wage dispute escalated between stewards and a security contractor. World Cup organizers said they called in police after stadium staff left their posts in a wage dispute with Stallion Security Consortium. | | |
| Injured Drogba to be game-time decision (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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| | Didier Drogba is training with his teammates ahead of Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Portugal and a decision will be made on whether the striker can play two hours before Tuesday's match. Drogba broke his right arm in a June 4 warmup match but has now trained with his teammates two days straight. | | |
| Japan gets by uninspired Cameroon 1-0 (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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| | Japan can so win a World Cup game outside its borders. Coming off four straight exhibition losses in the buildup to the tournament, the Japanese earned their first World Cup victory on foreign soil Monday when Keisuke Honda scored in the first half for a 1-0 victory over uninspired Cameroon in Group E of the World Cup. | | |
| Revis sits out some plays in protest (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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| | New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has sat out some plays in practice in protest of his stalled contract negotiations after initially telling coaches he was "lightheaded." Revis promised last week he would participate in the team's mandatory minicamp beginning Monday. But toward the end of the first practice, he told defensive backs coach Dennis Thurman he was "just a... | | |
| Titans LB McRath suspended 4 games (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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| | The Tennessee Titans have suspended linebacker Gerald McRath without pay for the first four games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The Titans released a statement confirming the suspension near the end of Monday's minicamp session. McRath's suspension starts Sept. | | |
| Dutch score on own goal, top Denmark 2-0 (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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| | The Netherlands surged into the World Cup with one of the globe's fiercest attacks. It took some luck to get that offense on track. The Dutch got an own goal in the 46th minute and beat Denmark 2-0 on Monday at Soccer City, failing to break through on their own until the 85th, when Dirk Kuyt tapped in a rebound off the post from close range. | | |
| Celts overcome 38 by Kobe to win Game 5 (AP)
June 14, 2010 at 12:02 AM
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| | It's looking a lot like 2008 again, with Paul Pierce carrying the Boston Celtics to victory in the NBA finals and leading them to the brink of yet another title. Pierce scored 27 points -- his best performance of this year's finals -- and the Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-86 on Sunday night and take a 3-2 lead in the... | | | | 
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