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Tigers star Cabrera returns, homers in first AB

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 05:11 PM PDT

DETROIT (AP) — Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has homered in his first at-bat after missing four games because of an injured left hip.

Rays' Archer throws 2-hitter, stops Yankees 1-0

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 01:39 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Archer threw a two-hitter for his second shutout in three starts, outpitching Ivan Nova and leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday

Browns OL Ryan Miller sustains scary concussion

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 06:53 PM PDT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As Ryan Miller lay motionless on the ground, shock and then fear spread through the Browns practice.

Ravens TE Pitta dislocates hip, out indefinitely

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 07:34 PM PDT

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta waves to reporters as he reports to the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md., Wednesday, July 24, 2013, for NFL football training camp. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta dislocated his hip in practice Saturday and will be sidelined indefinitely with what coach John Harbaugh called "a serious injury."


Eagles WR Maclin tears ACL, could miss season

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 02:50 PM PDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, right, and Jeremy Maclin take a break between drills at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/The News Journal, Suchat Pederson) NO SALESPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin tore the ACL in his right knee during practice Saturday and could miss the season.


Schierholtz's HR in 9th lifts Cubs over Giants 1-0

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 10:04 PM PDT

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo walks back to the mound as Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 27, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nate Schierholtz's recent power surge might not be enough to turn the Chicago Cubs season around. It sure is making the year a lot easier for the slugging outfielder to handle.


Snedeker takes Canadian Open lead

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 05:28 PM PDT

Brandt Snedeker watches his tee shot on the eighth hole during the third round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario, Saturday, July 27, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)--OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Brandt Snedeker was on seventh tee when he noticed something wasn't quite right.


Parker scores record 23 to lead West over East

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 04:03 PM PDT

West's Candace Parker, right, of the Los Angeles Sparks, receives the MVP trophy from WNBA President Laurel Richie after the WNBA All-Star basketball game in Uncasville, Conn., Saturday, July 27, 2013. The West won 102-98. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Candace Parker put on a show in her All-Star debut.


AL pitches trio of 1-0 games, 1st time since 1965

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 09:06 PM PDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, July 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Rays rookie Chris Archer helped American League teams pitch a trio of 1-0 games Saturday, the first time that's happened on the same day in nearly a half-century.


Johnson defends flyweight title beating Moraga

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 08:54 PM PDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Demetrious Johnson could have coasted for the final round, knowing he was comfortably ahead on the scorecards and easily on his way to retaining the UFC flyweight title.

Mahan's priceless moment might have cost $1 million

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 05:03 PM PDT

Hunter Mahan of the U.S. greets fans as he walks off the eighteenth green at the Canadian Open golf tournament in OakvilleBy Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Hunter Mahan turned his back on potential million dollar pay day walking away from a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open on Saturday to return home for the birth of his first child. Athletes in North America's big four professional sports leagues are routinely granted time off to attend the birth of a child and never miss a pay check. Even Britain's Prince William was given leave from his military duties to be with his wife Katherine when she gave birth to their first child earlier this week. ...


Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Canadian Open scores

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 05:00 PM PDT

July 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Canadian Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in Oakville, ON 202 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 70 69 63 203 David Lingmerth (Sweden) 67 71 65 204 Matt Kuchar (U.S.) 66 74 64 Jason Bohn (U.S.) 70 68 66 205 Dustin Johnson (U.S.) 75 67 63 Kyle Stanley (U.S.) 68 71 66 Greg Owen (Britain) 70 68 67 Charley Hoffman (U.S.) 69 69 67 John Merrick (U.S.) 71 62 72 206 Mark Wilson (U.S.) 70 69 67 Roberto Castro (U.S.) 69 70 67 James Hahn (U.S.) 69 68 69 Patrick Reed (U.S. ...

'Oh baby', Canadian Open wide open after Mahan withdrawal

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 04:31 PM PDT

Hunter Mahan of the U.S. greets fans as he walks off the eighteenth green at the Canadian Open golf tournament in OakvilleBy Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Brandt Snedeker will take a one shot cushion into the final round of the Canadian Open after leader Hunter Mahan walked away from a potential $1 million payday on Saturday to be home for the birth of his child. A wild day of rain delays, spectacular charges and a dazzling nine-under 63 from Snedeker at Glen Abbey Golf Course were all overshadowed by Mahan's hurried exit that threw the tournament wide open. ...


Golf-'Oh baby',Canadian Open wide open after Mahan withdrawal

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 04:25 PM PDT

By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario, July 27 (Reuters) - Brandt Snedeker will take a one shot cushion into the final round of the Canadian Open after leader Hunter Mahan walked away from a potential $1 million payday on Saturday to be home for the birth of his child. A wild day of rain delays, spectacular charges and a dazzling nine-under 63 from Snedeker at Glen Abbey Golf Course were all overshadowed by Mahan's hurried exit that threw the tournament wide open. ...

Leader Mahan exits Canadian Open for birth of child

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Hunter Mahan of the U.S. tees off on the seventeenth hole at the Canadian Open golf tournament at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in OakvilleBy Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Hunter Mahan has walked away from a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open, withdrawing from the tournament on Saturday to return to Dallas where wife Kandi is about to give birth to the couple's first child. The 31-year-old American was shown on television taking a phone call on the driving range before the start of his third round and immediately left the golf course. "I received exciting news a short time ago that my wife Kandi has gone into labor with our first child," said Mahan in a statement. ...


McIlroy could be the best if he sorts out problems: Player

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 10:43 AM PDT

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the 18th green after playing his second round of the British Open golf Championship at Muirfield in ScotlandLONDON (Reuters) - Gary Player is "perturbed" by some of the decisions being made by Rory McIlroy but the South African great believes the former world number one "could be the man" if he sorts out his problems. The 24-year-old McIlroy's game has nosedived since he changed club manufacturer at the start of the season following a switch to Nike that, according to media reports, is worth $250 million over the next 10 years. Last year the young Northern Irishman stormed to the top of the world rankings and won the orders of merit on both sides of the Atlantic. ...


Golf-European Tour Russian Open scores

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 06:53 AM PDT

July 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour Russian Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in Moscow 202 Michael Hoey (Britain) 70 67 65 207 Matthew Nixon (Britain) 69 70 68 Rikard Karlberg (Sweden) 67 68 72 208 James Kingston (South Africa) 71 69 68 Alexandre Kaleka (France) 70 67 71 209 Joachim Hansen (Denmark) 72 70 67 Mikko Korhonen (Finland) 69 70 70 James Morrison (Britain) 68 71 70 210 Jorge Campillo (Spain) 72 71 67 Mark Foster (Britain) 69 69 72 Matthew Baldwin (Britain) 68 69 73 211 Oscar Floren (Sweden) 76 69 66 Chris Paisley (Britain) 72 71 68 Gary Lockerbie ...

History beckons as Park bids for four major wins in a row

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 04:27 AM PDT

Park of South Korea tees off on the 16th hole during the final round of the 2013 U.S. Women's Open golf championship in Southampton(Reuters) - Inbee Park will feel as if "the whole world is watching me" when the South Korean attempts next week to become the first golfer of either gender to win four majors in one season. The 25-year-old has already lifted the U.S. Women's Open and LPGA and Kraft Nabisco Championship trophies this year and will write a fresh page in the record books if she can add the British Open title at St Andrews. Park knows all eyes will be on her when she tees it up at the home of golf on Thursday. "I'm trying to get used to the pressure," the world number one said in a news release. ...


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