| Rivera enters early, helps AL win All-Star game Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:56 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera was all set up to save his final All-Star game — or so it seemed.
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| Union says drug bans likely not served this year Posted: 17 Jul 2013 12:14 AM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — The baseball players' association says any suspensions resulting from the sport's latest drug investigation likely won't be served until next year if the discipline is challenged before an arbitrator.
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| Trainer says he is "scapegoat" for Powell, Simpson Posted: 16 Jul 2013 10:33 PM PDT  The trainer for Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson insisted Tuesday he didn't give the sprinters performance-enhancing drugs and suggested it's time for them to take "responsibility for their doping instead of looking around for a scapegoat."
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| USBSF expects no sanctions from Jones bar incident Posted: 16 Jul 2013 09:34 PM PDT  The U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation said Tuesday night it has found no reason to sanction Olympic hopeful Lolo Jones for her role in a nightclub altercation that involved the stepdaughter of one of the sport's Hall of Famers.
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| Warm, fuzzy feelings as Open returns to Muirfield Posted: 17 Jul 2013 12:37 AM PDT  GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Let's see if we've got this straight about Muirfield.
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| Klinsmann's faith pays off in win over Costa Rica Posted: 17 Jul 2013 12:38 AM PDT  EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann is searching for a few good men. Nearly two dozen of them, actually.
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| Slive: Bullish on potential changes in NCAA Posted: 16 Jul 2013 12:43 PM PDT  HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive took time away from bragging about his thriving league to point out that "important questions need to be answered" about how the NCAA governs college athletics.
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| Froome comes within inches of disaster at Tour Posted: 16 Jul 2013 02:35 PM PDT  GAP, France (AP) — Hurtling too fast for comfort down a twisty, turning foothill of the Alps, Tour de France leader Chris Froome faced a high-speed choice between risk and reward.
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| Brooklyn Nets coach Kidd gets probation for DWI Posted: 16 Jul 2013 01:39 PM PDT  HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y. (AP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge and was placed on interim probation a year after he smashed his Cadillac SUV into a utility pole on eastern Long Island.
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| MLB on track for more instant replay in 2014 Posted: 16 Jul 2013 03:11 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans to expand instant replay next year.
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| Rivera in the spotlight for final All-Star appearance Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:41 PM PDT  By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - How fitting it was that Mariano Rivera's 13th and final appearance in the All-Star game was in New York. Not only is the Big Apple the city where Rivera has made his name as the greatest closing pitcher in professional baseball, it is the home of Broadway. And Rivera's final All-Star act on Tuesday was a moment of baseball theatrics at its grandest. As with most of his career, the 43-year-old, who wears the same number (42) on his uniform as Jackie Robinson, played the starring role. ...
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| American League beats NL in All-Star game Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:16 PM PDT  By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The American League ended a string of three All-Star game defeats and paid tribute to reliever Mariano Rivera in beating the National League 3-0 on Tuesday to earn home-field advantage for the 2013 World Series. After losing the last three Midsummer Classics by an aggregate of 16-2, Miguel Cabrera and Adam Jones ripped lead-off doubles that led to runs in the fourth and fifth innings and Jason Kipnis doubled home another in the eighth. ...
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| Baton passed to Harvey as next Mets ace Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:06 PM PDT  By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The baton was passed from the greatest of Mets to their brilliant new star when Hall of Famer Tom Seaver threw the ceremonial first pitch and Matt Harvey started for the National League at Tuesday's All-Star game. Seaver became the first Mets pitcher to start the Midsummer Classic when he took the mound in the 1970 game, a year after helping the New Yorkers win their first World Series. ...
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| Balfour keeps his cool to help AL All-Stars ease to win Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:05 PM PDT By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - Australian pitcher Grant Balfour was on his best behavior during Tuesday's All-Star Game at Citi Field, keeping his temper and opposing batters under control as he helped the American League team to a 3-0 win. Balfour has developed a cult following among Oakland A's fans because of his tempestuous antics on the mound - which have become known as as the 'Balfour Rage'. However, the 35-year-old Australian kept his cool on Tuesday with a brief but polished performance in the annual match-up between the best players in Major League Baseball. ... |
| Rivera perfect, AL beats NL 3-0 in All-Star game Posted: 16 Jul 2013 08:37 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth inning in his final All-Star appearance, Jose Bautista, J.J. Hardy and Jason Kipnis drove in runs to back a night of pulsating pitching, and the American League beat the National League 3-0 Tuesday night to stop a three-year losing streak.
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| AL leads NL 2-0 after 6 innings in All-Star game Posted: 16 Jul 2013 07:29 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Bautista's sacrifice fly and J.J. Hardy's RBI grounder gave the American League a 2-0 lead in the All-Star game after six innings on Tuesday night as it tried to end a three-year losing streak.
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| All-Star game scoreless after 3 innings Posted: 16 Jul 2013 06:30 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Harvey and Max Scherzer dazzled, showing off pitching dominance that kept the All-Star game scoreless after three innings at Citi Field on Tuesday night.
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| MLB rules out interrupting season for Olympics Posted: 16 Jul 2013 05:20 PM PDT  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball ruled out the possibility of changing its season to allow top players to compete in the Olympics if the sport was readmitted to the Games, Commissioner Bud Selig said on Tuesday. Baseball and softball have launched a joint bid to win back their spot on the Olympic program at the 2020 Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants the best players to compete and while Selig supports the bid, he said MLB will not interrupt its April-October season to make top professionals available. "It just isn't possible. ...
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| All-Star game played under drug cloud Posted: 16 Jul 2013 04:49 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Davis knows power surges lead to suspicion in the 21st century. The debate has even trickled down to clubhouse banter.
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| More replay expected to be introduced next season Posted: 16 Jul 2013 04:46 PM PDT  By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Baseball fans can look forward to more use of video replays next season, Major League Baseball executive Joe Torre said on Tuesday. Questionable home runs are now subject to video review by umpires, but former major league manager Torre said other plays would become subject to replay review. Torre, now MLB's executive vice president for baseball operations, has been involved on a sub-committee with Atlanta Braves president John Schuerholz and former manager Tony La Russa on expanding video replay. ...
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| Weiner health declines; Clark in line to be deputy Posted: 16 Jul 2013 04:34 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Confined to a wheelchair, unable to move his right side, Michael Weiner spoke about his brain tumor.
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| Major League Baseball to bolster anti-bias policy Posted: 16 Jul 2013 02:56 PM PDT  By Francesca Trianni NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball said on Tuesday it will bolster its policies against anti-gay harassment and discrimination, imposing a code of conduct, anti-bias training and a system for reporting any complaints or problems. U.S. professional baseball has not been the site of highly public bias cases nor has any active player said publicly that he is gay. However, a Toronto Blue Jays player received a three-game suspension last year for an anti-gay slur. The head of the Major League Baseball Players Association said he welcomed the effort. ...
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| Packers enjoy another record financial year Posted: 16 Jul 2013 02:51 PM PDT  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers released details of another banner year financially on Tuesday, crediting another winning season, revenue-sharing across the NFL and shrinking player costs.
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| Combustible Siem doesn't snap so often these days Posted: 16 Jul 2013 01:33 PM PDT  By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Marcel Siem once snapped his driver in two in a typical fit of pique but the German is not such a combustible character these days and his maturing behavior is getting its reward with improving results. The 33-year-old, who won the 2006 World Cup for his country in partnership with former world number one Bernhard Langer, has won two European Tour events in the last 12 months and is confident of doing well at this week's British Open. ...
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| MLB doping case could take months to resolve Posted: 16 Jul 2013 01:22 PM PDT  By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball's investigation into alleged doping could take months to resolve with the league and union still in talks about the crisis. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig vowed that the league would take stern action against players tied to the Biogenesis doping scandal but warned against expectations of a quick outcome, saying the case was still ongoing. "We have to complete this investigation. I have to see the results and then we move forward," Selig told a meeting with members of the Baseball Writers Association of America on Tuesday. ...
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| Golf-Combustible Siem doesn't snap so often these days Posted: 16 Jul 2013 01:18 PM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland, July 16 (Reuters) - Marcel Siem once snapped his driver in two in a typical fit of pique but the German is not such a combustible character these days and his maturing behaviour is getting its reward with improving results. The 33-year-old, who won the 2006 World Cup for his country in partnership with former world number one Bernhard Langer, has won two European Tour events in the last 12 months and is confident of doing well at this week's British Open. ... |
| Woods looking for 1 key shot to turn his fortunes Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:13 AM PDT  GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — British Open champions at Muirfield are more likely to be found on a ballot for the Hall of Fame than the bottom of a betting sheet. It has never been known as a haven for long shots, which would seem to bode well for someone like Tiger Woods.
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| Golf-McDowell wary of 'evil' pin positions at Muirfield Posted: 16 Jul 2013 10:19 AM PDT By Martyn Herman GULLANE, Scotland, July 16 (Reuters) - Graeme McDowell is ready for a little skullduggery at this week's British Open as the Northern Irishman puts his instinctive links golf skills to the test at bone-dry Muirfield. The former U.S. Open winner, in prime form with three wins from his last eight starts, anticipates a fair test on the sun-baked coastal layout but should players start blasting the course apart in light winds, organisers will be ready. ... |
| Golf-Molinari says he lost focus after Ryder Cup Posted: 16 Jul 2013 08:50 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland, July 16 (Reuters) - Francesco Molinari is hoping to light the blue touch paper on his game at this week's British Open after the Italian admitted he lost focus following his involvement in last year's extraordinary Ryder Cup win. The 30-year-old has not been able to find any consistency this season and has managed only three top-10 finishes all year. "I think maybe I lost a bit of focus after the Ryder Cup," Molinari told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. "I've been trying to fix my shots too much rather than fixing my swing. ... |
| Snedeker bids to complete hat-trick of lucky 32s Posted: 16 Jul 2013 07:07 AM PDT  By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Adam Scott and Justin Rose won the year's first two major titles and American Brandt Snedeker would be delighted to complete a hat-trick of 32-year-old maiden major champions at this week's British Open. The American world number eight led last year's Open at Lytham after two rounds and confirmed his place among the sport's elite by winning the season-ending Tour Championship. He also jointly led the U.S. ...
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| Els becomes Asian Tour's first international ambassador Posted: 16 Jul 2013 04:43 AM PDT  By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Ernie Els, who begins the defense of his British Open title on Thursday, has agreed to become the Asian Tour's first international ambassador. The 43-year-old South African also joins South Korean pair Yang Yong-eun and KJ Choi, Fijian Vijay Singh and Jeev Milkha Singh of India as an honorary member of the 10-year tour. "It is a great honor for me ... this is absolutely wonderful," Els said in a news release on Tuesday. "I've played in Asia for many, many years and ... this is something which I will take seriously. ...
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| Woods says elbow fine, no loss of confidence Posted: 16 Jul 2013 04:10 AM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Tiger Woods said his ailing left elbow is "good to go" for the British Open, and he insisted Tuesday there's no loss of confidence despite the longest stretch of his career without a major title. |
| No-driver strategy may be on cards again for Tiger Posted: 16 Jul 2013 03:56 AM PDT  By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Tiger Woods may employ the no-driver strategy the American used to ease to a two-shot victory in the 2006 British Open at Hoylake as he attempts to end a five-year wait for a major win at Muirfield this week. Much like the Royal Liverpool links seven years ago, the venue for the 142nd British Open is bone dry and the players have been getting so much run on the ball in practice that it reduces the need to risk the longest club in the bag. "I only hit one driver that week," Woods told reporters on Tuesday, referring to his Hoylake experience. ...
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