Eric Bruntlett turns unassisted triple play to end Phillies’ 9-7 victory over MetsNEW YORK — It happened so fast, Eric Bruntlett needed a few moments before he realized he had just ended a game with an unassisted triple play. American relay teams win gold, Reese captures long jump title, on final day of track worldsBERLIN — LaShawn Merritt raised the metallic blue baton high in the air as he crossed the finish line. Sanya Richards went with a simple flicking motion. Aussie batsman North confident of chasing down a record 546LONDON - Australian cricketer Marcus North, who took four wickets with his part time off-spinners on the low turning pitch in England’s second innings of the final Ashes Test at The Oval, has said that his team might be able to chase down a record 546. Chris Carpenter, Matt Holliday lead St. Louis Cardinals to 7-0 win over San Diego PadresSAN DIEGO — Chris Carpenter pitched seven crisp innings, Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Saturday night. Busch grabs 4th win of season to stay in contention for a Chase berthBRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was finally able to shake that anger. Cut to the Chase: Rookie Daniel throws 2 second-half TDs as Redskins beat Steelers 17-13LANDOVER, Md. — The battle of the towels was fought to a soggy draw. The Pittsburgh Steelers first-team offense scored a touchdown without Ben Roethlisberger. And the Washington Redskins managed to get their first points of the preseason, albeit with the help of a fake punt and a fourth-string quarterback. Chase Utley hits 2-run shot in 3-run 6th to lift Phillies to 4-1 win over MetsNEW YORK — Chase Utley hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of New York’s bullpen in a 4-1 victory over the Mets on Saturday night. Colorado ace Cook hurt, Sanchez leads Giants to 6-3 win over Rockies in opener of big seriesDENVER — Jonathan Sanchez tossed five solid innings, Aaron Rowand hit a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Friday night in the opener of an important four-game series. Jeff Francoeur, Mike Pelfrey lead Mets to 4-2 victory over Cole Hamels, PhilliesNEW YORK — Jeff Francoeur homered and Mike Pelfrey outpitched a struggling Cole Hamels, leading the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. David Ragan wins Nationwide race at Bristol; points leader Kyle Busch wrecks earlyBRISTOL, Tenn. — David Ragan held off teammate Carl Edwards on a two-lap sprint to the finish Friday night to win the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mark Martin wins 5th pole of season while clinging to Chase chancesBRISTOL, Tenn. — Alan Gustafson gambled at Michigan and it cost driver Mark Martin dearly in his chances to make the Chase for the championship. Juan Pablo Montoya won’t risk Chase berth for retaliation against Kasey KahneBRISTOL, Tenn. — After run-ins with Kasey Kahne in two of the last three races, Juan Pablo Montoya could be considering some sort of retaliation. Mark Martin confident his performance will get him into Chase and avoid devastating collapseBRISTOL, Tenn. — Mark Martin says it will be “devastating” if his Hendrick Motorsports team does not make the Chase for the championship. Brian Vickers’ contract, Sprint Cup win overshadowed by lingering feud with Kyle BuschBRISTOL, Tenn. — Brian Vickers expected to discuss his recent Sprint Cup victory, a contract extension with Red Bull Racing and his chances at making the Chase for the championship when he arrived at Bristol Motor Speedway. Vishnu Vardhan looking for second successive ITF titleNEW DELHI - India’s Vishnu Vardhan stayed on course to win second successive International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament at the DLTA complex here, taming the promising Dutchman Peter Lucassen 6-4, 6-2 in $10,000 event Friday. G’day, mates: 3 Australian pro athletes making their mark in the Arizona desertPHOENIX — Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Usain Bolt wins 200 meters at worlds championships with another world recordBERLIN — Usain Bolt startled the world again. Usain Bolt runs for his 2nd sprint title at world championships in 200 metersBERLIN — Usain Bolt is so close to his second sprint title at the world championships, he can probably taste the gold between his teeth. Cliff Lee tosses 2-hitter, mowing down Diamondbacks in 8-1 win to move to 4-0 with PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s exceptional pitching could get overshadowed by his work at the plate. Lee tosses two-hitter and Werth homers twice in Phillies’ 8-1 win over D’BacksPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee keeps finding ways to outdo his previous performance. Taylor Dent, Jesse Levine among men getting wild cards for US OpenNEW YORK — Taylor Dent will return to the U.S. Open for the first time since 2005 after receiving one of eight men’s wild cards Wednesday. Cubs demote closer Kevin Gregg and move Carlos Marmol into roleSAN DIEGO — Beleaguered Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg was demoted Tuesday, and replaced by right-hander Carlos Marmol. C Ivan Rodriguez returns to Rangers, his original baseball home, in trade with AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez is coming home to the Texas Rangers. Brian Vickers rewarded for Michigan victory with long-awaited Red Bull contract extensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brian Vickers was rewarded Tuesday for his win at Michigan with a multiyear contact extension from Red Bull Racing. Carpenter pitches Cards one game closer to Dodgers’ NL lead with 9th win in 10 games
Running out of gas at Michigan cost Johnson nothing in big pictureCHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Jimmie Johnson ran out of gas at Pocono Raceway in June, turning a second-place finish into a seventh-place finish, it was viewed as a rare mistake for the three-time defending NASCAR champion. Randy Wolf homers, pitches into eighth for Dodgers in 9-3 win over Diamondbacks
Yang wins first major title, and he beats world’s best player to do it at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang won his first major title at the PGA Championship on Sunday, and he took down Tiger Woods to do it. It’s Yang in front of Woods with 4 holes left at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Now it’s Tiger’s turn to chase. Vickers outlasts Johnson in fuel mileage duel, wins Sprint Cup race at MichiganBROOKLYN, Mich. — After winning three straight championships, Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team have proved themselves masters of many things in NASCAR. Holliday, Pineiro lift Cardinals past Padres for 5th straight winST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday hit a two-run homer, and Joel Pineiro extended his winning streak to five while the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 7-4 Saturday night. Edwards says winless driver could take NASCAR title, but he wouldn’t want it to be himBROOKLYN, Mich. — Carl Edwards thinks it’s possible for a driver to win the Sprint Cup series championship without winning a single race all season. Howard wins it with ninth-inning homer as Phillies beat Braves 3-2 in big NL East seriesATLANTA — Chase Utley went deep. So did Ryan Howard. Brian Vickers puts Toyota on pole in Big 3’s backyard, wonders if automakers now D.C.-basedBROOKLYN, Mich. — Thanks to Brian Vickers’ fast lap in qualifying Friday, a Toyota will be in pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Brian Vickers wins third straight pole at Michigan, hopes to jump-start chase chancesBROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers is fast, especially at Michigan International Speedway. |
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