Lidge on a ledge: Phillies reliever’s role uncertain after rough 9th in 5-3 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies have four 30-homer hitters for the first time and a revitalized Pedro Martinez. NFL 2009: Super Bowl or bust for Titans after playoff loss ruined NFL’s best season in 2008NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The motto for this year’s Tennessee Titans is simple: Finish what they couldn’t a year ago. Headley leads Padres past Giants
Cust, Ellis hit first-inning homers and A’s rout White Sox 11-3CHICAGO — Jack Cust hit a three-run homer and Mark Ellis followed with a solo shot, fueling a five-run first inning and leading the Oakland A’s to an 11-3 victory Tuesday night over the Chicago White Sox. John McDonald hits three-run homer, Ricky Romero gets win as Blue Jays beat Twins 6-3TORONTO — John McDonald hit a three-run homer to key a six-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. Power of 30: Phillies become 12th team with 4 30-homer hitters in 5-3 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies hit five solo home runs — including three in the seventh inning — and became the 12th team in major league history with a 30-homer foursome in Tuesday night’s 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Buchholz backed by 6 homers (2 from Pedroia) in 10-0 victory over OriolesBOSTON — Clay Buchholz pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and Dustin Pedroia hit two of Boston’s season-high six homers to lead the Red Sox to a 10-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. AP Interview: New ATP CEO Helfant planning All-Star event, seeking major sponsorNEW YORK — Andy Roddick vs. Roger Federer in a serving speed contest? How about Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray in a timed race to chase down drop shots? England must snap out of its ODI slump: CollingwoodLONDON - England one-day captain Paul Collingwood has said that the team must snap out of their post-Ashes slump - or be thrashed in the remaining one-dayers. That’s the way it is: Isner ousted and American men on sideline at US OpenNEW YORK — It all came down to John Isner. Butler’s 2 homers, 4 RBIs help Royals end 9-game losing streak to Angels with 6-3 winKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billy Butler homered twice and had four RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals ended a nine-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-3 win on Monday. In The Pits: Somehow, some way, Danica Patrick will leave IndyCars in the dust for NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out Danica Patrick plans to give NASCAR a try. Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw to miss next start after running into outfield wall during BPPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was scratched from his scheduled Friday start after bruising his right shoulder during pregame warmups before Sunday’s game. Giants suspect cloak and dagger with Redskins signing of Woodson to practice squadEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There’s nothing like adding a little intrigue, secrecy, and skullduggery to a season-opening contest between two longtime NFC East rivals, the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. On to Richmond: Kahne pulls away for Chase-enhancing win in Atlanta after fortunate yellowHAMPTON, Ga. — Four guys are in the Chase for the Championship. Ten others are sweating it out. Kahne passes Harvick after final restart, pulls away to big win at AtlantaHAMPTON, Ga. — Kasey Kahne was clinging to his spot in the race for the Chase. He can breathe a little easier now. New Orleans Saints add QB Chase Daniel to team’s practice squad after he’s waived by RedskinsNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have added rookie quarterback Chase Daniel to the team’s practice squad. Titans: Still bitter over missed chance at Pittsburgh, see champs as chance for fast startNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know last season is long gone and Thursday night’s NFL season opener with Pittsburgh is the start of the chase for a new championship. Cut down day: Giants cut former Super Bowl star Tyree; Redskins place QB Brennan on IRDavid Tyree has gone from Super Bowl hero to unemployed hero. Tyree was released by the New York Giants on Saturday in the final cutdown that also featured a late trade, with backup tight end Michael Matthews, another Super Bowl veteran, being shipped to the New England Patriots for a conditional draft pick. Kaz Matsui’s bases-loaded single wins it in 9th for Astros, 5-4 over PhilliesHOUSTON — Kaz Matsui’s bases-loaded single drove in two runs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Giants cut former Super Bowl star David Tyree; Redskins place Colt Brennan on injured reserveDavid Tyree has gone from Super Bowl hero to unemployed hero. Martin Truex Jr. wins pole for Pep Boys Auto 500; Kasey Kahne qualifies secondHAMPTON, Ga. — Martin Truex Jr. won his first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, just in time for the track’s first scheduled race entirely under the lights. While Stewart and others can look ahead to Chase, others are worried about just getting inHAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart can take it easy the next couple of weekends. Same for Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. Colt? Chase? How about neither? Brennan hurt, Daniel says he’s cut as Redskins trim rosterASHBURN, Va. — The winner between the ex-Heisman Trophy contenders battling for the Washington Redskins third-string quarterback job? Try “none of the above.” Redskins: QB Colt Brennan headed for injured reserveASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins say they’ve decided to put quarterback Colt Brennan on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ruling him out for the season. Richards, Bekele and Isinbayeva share $1 mn jackpotBRUSSELS - American Sanya Richards, Russian Jelena Isinbayeva and Ethiopian Kenenanisa Bekele Friday shared the one million dollar jackpot on offer at the Golden League series. Tony Stewart says he’s convinced Danica Patrick will eventually make jump to NASCARHAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick. Nadal holds off Kiefer to keep US Open hopes aliveNEW YORK - Rafael Nadal kept his hopes for a career-first US Open title alive as he blunted a brief revival from Nicolas Kiefer to earn a 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory into the third round. Molina homers in eighth, lifting Giants over Brewers to keep pace in postseason raceMILWAUKEE — Bengie Molina felt he’d been hitting the ball well before a quadriceps injury sidelined him for eight starts. His power kept the Giants right behind Colorado in the NL wild-card race. ‘Time to wait’ as Redskins brain trust debates cuts; 53-man roster to be set by SatASHBURN, Va. — Friday was a fretful day for the 30 or so Washington Redskins considered to be on the bubble. Jaguars play starters extended minutes, beat Redskins 24-17 in preseason finaleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Washington’s backups were no match for Jacksonville’s starters. Pedro Martinez outpitches Tim Lincecum, Phillies beat Giants 2-1 on Ryan Howard’s RBI doublePHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum, Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Thursday night. Edwards on crutches with broken foot but plans to run 2 weekend races at AtlantaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee. Carlos Torres’ pitching, great throw from Wise lead White Sox to 5-0 win over Cubs in makeupCHICAGO — Rookie Carlos Torres threw seven crisp innings, Dewayne Wise made a great throw to cut down a runner at the plate and the White Sox beat the Cubs 5-0 Thursday in a makeup game between two city rivals whose seasons have gone awry. Brad Penny debuts for Giants, pitches 5-hit ball over 8 shutout innings to beat Phillies 4-0PHILADELPHIA — Brad Penny moved from the wild-card race in the AL to the one in the NL. He hopes he can make the difference in San Francisco that he failed to make in Boston. |
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SAN FRANCISCO — Chase Headley homered and singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the San Diego Padres spoiled an impressive major league debut by San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner with a 4-3 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night.
