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Players deplore doping rather than defend users

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:29 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2012 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun speaks during a news conference at baseball spring training in Phoenix. The 2011 National League MVP was suspended without pay for the rest of the season and the postseason Monday, July 22, 2013, the start of sanctions involving players reportedly tied to a Florida clinic accused of distributing performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Protective no more, baseball players are downright disgusted these days with doping.

Kemp says Braun should lose MVP award

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 04:36 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp takes a lead off second base against the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)TORONTO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who finished runner-up to Ryan Braun in voting for the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player award, thinks the suspended Milwaukee Brewers slugger should be stripped of the honor.

AP Source: Pedroia close to $100M deal through '21

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 02:11 PM PDT

Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia gets the throw before tagging out New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez (26), who was trying to steal second base in the 11th inning of a baseball game in Boston, early Monday, July 22, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-7 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON (AP) — All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia is close to a contract that could keep him with the Boston Red Sox for his entire big league career.

Where, if anywhere, will unemployed vets land?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:58 AM PDT

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2011, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton (8) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour (92) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. As training camps open, veterans like John Abraham, Dallas Clark, Willis McGahee and Seymour are unemployed. Seymour, last with Oakland, has indicated he will retire without the right contract offer. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher and Ronde Barber grabbed the headlines by retiring, walking away from the game when they almost certainly still could have contributed to NFL teams.

Pirates closer Jason Grilli placed on DL

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 03:19 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed National League saves leader Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm.

Tigers' Cabrera says hip feeling better

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:13 PM PDT

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera heads to the clubhouse after being replaced the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, July 22, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO (AP) — A relieved Miguel Cabera said he was feeling better after sitting out the Detroit Tigers' 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night because of an injured left hip.

Lester pitches Red Sox to 6-2 win over Rays

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:00 PM PDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)BOSTON (AP) — Extra rest helped Jon Lester slow down the Tampa Bay surge that nearly knocked Boston out of first place.

Yankees rally against Nathan for 5-4 win in Texas

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:29 PM PDT

New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, hits a foul ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The New York Yankees took full advantage of an unusual slip by Joe Nathan.

Gonzalez homers, Dodgers rally past Blue Jays 10-9

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:16 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jerry Hairston Jr., center, high fives teammate Tim Federowicz (18) after scoring a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jon Blacker)TORONTO (AP) — Things are going so well for the Los Angeles Dodgers right now, they're starting to believe that anything is possible and any deficit can be overcome.

Former MLB boss expects hefty doping ban for A-Rod

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 04:23 PM PDT

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez awaits turn in batting cage in OaklandBy Larry Fine (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Fay Vincent is not privy to details of the latest doping sweep overshadowing the sport but he has a feeling Alex Rodriguez could be in for some harsh treatment. Vincent abhors doping cheats and what they are doing to sports in general and believes his successor, current MLB chief Bud Selig, may decide to make an example of the famed New York Yankees slugger. ...

Fans to choose pin position at PGA Championship

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 02:44 PM PDT

Jack Nicklaus of the U.S. (R) is applauded by Arnold Palmer of the U.S. as he is introduced during the ceremonial start for the 2013 Masters golf tournament in Augusta(Reuters) - Golf fans will play a direct role in course set-up for the first time in a major at next month's PGA Championship in Rochester, New York, organizers said on Tuesday. Through the "PGA Championship Pick the Hole Location Challenge Hosted by Jack Nicklaus," fans will be able to choose online one of four designated pin positions at Oak Hill Country Club's par-three 15th for the final round. The 181-yard 15th is a tricky, downhill hole with a narrow green guarded by water on the right and by two bunkers on the left. ...

Golf-Mickelson faces huge task to seal sweep of majors - Player

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 05:36 AM PDT

LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Nine-times major champion Gary Player believes Phil Mickelson faces a "monumental task" to achieve a clean sweep of major wins and said it would be "eating him alive" if he was perennial nearly-man Lee Westwood. Mickelson, who became only the second left-hander to win the British Open when he triumphed at Muirfield on Sunday, has set his sights on joining Player, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods by landing the full set of all four of golf's top prizes. The 43-year-old American has five majors to his name, having also captured three U.S. ...
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