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Bailey's 2nd no-hitter sends Reds over Giants 3-0

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 08:43 PM PDT

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey, right, hugs catcher Ryan Hanigan, left, after Bailey threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game, Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 3-0. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)CINCINNATI (AP) — Homer Bailey fretted for a moment as first baseman Joey Votto reached to pluck the ball out of the air for the final out. What next? Raise both arms in celebration.

No major champions in women's semis at Wimbledon

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 08:07 PM PDT

Marion Bartoli of France, left, speaks with the umpire as it begins to rain during a Women's singles quarterfinal match against Sloane Stephens of the United States at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)LONDON (AP) — Trailing 5-4 in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, Sloane Stephens already had saved two set points and was about to serve at deuce when a fairly nondescript match became anything but.

AP sources: MLB umpire let go after drug violation

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 04:35 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 27, 2011 file photo, Major League Baseball umpire Brian Runge stretches before a baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Arizona Diamondbacks in Houston. Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that a Major League Baseball umpire was recently dismissed for what was believed to be the first known drug ouster among umps. The two people tell the AP that Runge failed at least one drug test, then reached an agreement so he could remain on the umpire roster. When he failed to comply with those terms, he was released. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because MLB didn't publicly say why Runge was gone.(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)NEW YORK (AP) — A Major League Baseball umpire was recently dismissed for what was believed to be the first known drug ouster among umps, two people familiar with the situation have told The Associated Press.

Coyotes gain stability with Glendale lease vote

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:44 PM PDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Phoenix Coyotes took a big step toward stability Tuesday night when the Glendale City Council ratified an arena lease agreement with a prospective owner of the franchise.

Kershaw, Puig lead Dodgers to 8-0 win over Rockies

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 09:50 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw delivers to a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)DENVER (AP) — For one night, the conversation wasn't all about rookie sensation Yasiel Puig.

Angels host Cardinals for 1st time, win 5-1

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:24 PM PDT

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols circled this date on his calendar when the schedule came out last winter. His first game against the St. Louis Cardinals was certainly a success from a team standpoint, if not a personal one.

Before arrest, Hernandez no stranger to violence

Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:29 AM PDT

FILE - In this June 26, 2013, file photo, Aaron Hernandez, left, stands with his attorney, Michael Fee, right, during arraignment in Attleboro District Court in Attleboro, Mass. Since Hernandez was arrested last week in the shooting death of a friend whose body was found a mile away from his home, a portrait has emerged of a man whose life away from the field included frequent connections with police-related incidents that started as long ago as his freshman year at the University of Florida. (AP Photo/The Sun Chronicle, Mike George, Pool)BOSTON (AP) — When Aaron Hernandez first went before a judge to face a murder charge, a defense attorney said the former New England Patriots tight end had never been accused of a violent crime. But Hernandez is apparently no stranger to violence.

Rodriguez hitless in season debut

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 06:53 PM PDT

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez tries to throw to first base during the inning in his first rehab game with the Charleston RiverDogs against the Rome Braves in Charleston, S.C., Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez called his season's debut a success, even if the results Tuesday night didn't bear that out.

AP source: 3-team deal sends Redick to Clippers

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 07:24 PM PDT

In this Feb. 24, 2013, photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe drives against the Utah Jazz during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the situation says a three-team trade is in place that sends J.J. Redick from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Clippers and Bledsoe from the Clippers to the Phoenix Suns. The deal also sends Jared Dudley from the Suns to the Clippers and Caron Butler from the Clippers to the Suns. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)PHOENIX (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says a three-team trade is in place that sends J.J. Redick from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Los Angeles Clippers and point guard Eric Bledsoe from the Clippers to the Phoenix Suns.

Surging Indians edge Royals to maintain AL Central lead

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:31 PM PDT

(Reuters) - The Cleveland Indians recorded their fifth straight victory with a 6-5 triumph over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday to maintain a slim advantaged at the top of the American League Central division. Cleveland blew a 4-0 lead when the Royals put up four runs in the fifth inning to tie the contest but the visitors recovered their composure to emerge with the win. Catcher Carlos Santana hit a go-ahead sacrifice-fly in the seventh, in which Jason Giambi also had an RBI, and the Indians held on down the stretch. ...

Bailey pitches first no-hitter of season

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 07:45 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey tossed baseball's first no-hitter of 2013, and his second within a year, on Tuesday in a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Bailey struck out nine batters and allowed just one walk when Gregor Blanco drew a lead-off walk in the seventh inning to give San Francisco their first base runner of the game, ending Bailey's pursuit of a perfect game. The 27-year-old was the last pitcher to achieve a no-hitter in the majors last September at Pittsburgh. Brandon Phillips blasted a two-run home run for the Reds, while Bailey also managed a hit. ...

Cubs trade Feldman to Orioles, Marmol to Dodgers

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 06:31 PM PDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Down and all but out before the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs are starting to make moves for the future.

MLB suspends Tigers RHP Rick Porcello for 6 games

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 06:00 PM PDT

In this Sunday, June 30, 2013, photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello throws during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Major League Baseball has suspended Porcello for six games for hitting Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist with a pitch in the game. The right-hander said he will appeal the decision, which was announced Tuesday before the Tigers played at Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)TORONTO (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello was suspended six games Tuesday by Major League Baseball for throwing at Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Milton Bradley sentenced in abuse case

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 03:56 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was sentenced Tuesday to more than 2 ½ years in jail for abusing and threatening his estranged wife.

Cubs deal Feldman to Orioles, Marmol to Dodgers

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 03:43 PM PDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs dealt starting pitcher Scott Feldman to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday and traded former All-Star Carlos Marmol to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for veteran reliever Matt Guerrier.

Montgomerie fails to qualify for British Open

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 03:19 PM PDT

Montgomerie of Scotland tees off during the first round of the Barclays Singapore Open golf tournament in Sentosa(Reuters) - Former world number two Colin Montgomerie blew his chance of taking part in this month's British Open after a second-round 76 left him three over par in qualifying on Tuesday. The 2010 European Ryder Cup captain was one shot off the lead after an opening-round 69 during Local Final Qualifying at Gullane in Scotland before a round of 76, featuring four bogeys and a double bogey, saw him miss out by four strokes. "I got to five under and threw it away - never mind," the 50-year-old Scot said in a news release. "It's not my schedule. I just played badly this afternoon. ...

Rodriguez happy to be in Charleston

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 03:10 PM PDT

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, center, speaks during a news conference before playing in his first rehab game with the Charleston RiverDogs in Charleston, S.C., Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez says he'll probably need all 20 rehabilitation games allowed to get ready before returning to the Yankees. And he is confident he'll be back this season.

Colts' Lefeged out of jail after DC gun charge

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 01:52 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged was released from jail Tuesday following his weekend arrest in Washington on a gun possession charge.

For Marlins, winning might be just beginning

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 12:29 PM PDT

Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez pitches to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Monday, July 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)MIAMI (AP) — Turning to make a pickoff throw, Jose Fernandez stumbled and fell, spiraling to the dirt like a human corkscrew as his throw went sailing for an embarrassing error.

Colts safety Lefeged released after DC gun charge

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged was released from jail Tuesday following his weekend arrest in Washington on a gun possession charge.

Bargnani confirms trade to Knicks

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:04 AM PDT

Toronto Raptors' Bargnani is seen in the pre-game spotlight before their NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Toronto(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors' Andrea Bargnani, the number one pick in the 2006 NBA draft, confirmed on Tuesday that he had been traded to the New York Knicks. The 7-foot Italian, who never lived up to expectations in Toronto tweeted "I am thrilled to become a New York Knick and look forward to becoming a part of their storied franchise!!" According to local media reports the Raptors will receive Steve Novak, Marcus Camby and Quentin Richardson from the Knicks along with New York's first-round pick in the 2016 draft and two second-round selections. ...
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