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PGA Championship Second Round News & Notes (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - When most comprise a list of "fluke" major winners in recent history, inevitably the same na... ...Full Story

Millar, Orioles blast Rangers (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Jeremy Guthrie fired seven innings of one-run ball and Kevin Millar hit two home runs, as the Baltimore Orioles... ...Full Story

Reds, Astros resume series in Cincy (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Two pitchers with seven wins and double-digit losses get together tonight at Great American Ball Park, where the Houston A... ...Full Story

Wright's walk-off blast propels Mets past Padres (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - David Wright's two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning pushed the New York Mets over San D... ...Full Story

Nats sweep doubleheader with Rockies (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Wil Nieves and Willie Harris drove in two runs apiece to give the Washington Nationals a 6-3 victory over the... ...Full Story

Roddick and Fish move into L.A. semis (ATP)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Top-seeded American Andy Roddick and sixth-seeded American Mardy Fish each secured a berth in the semifinals ... ...Full Story

Davenport withdraws from Olympic singles (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Lindsay Davenport, the 1996 gold medalist, withdrew from the singles competition at the Beijing Olympics on Fri... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily Preview - Saturday, August 9th (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The first full day of competition at the 2008 Olympics is Saturday and it includes seven medal events. ...Full Story

Top Non-Conference Clashes for 2008 (NCAA Football I-A)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - With a little less than three weeks to go before the start of the 2008 season, it is time to look a... ...Full Story

Eastern Michigan tabs Alexander as new baseball coach (NCAA Baseball)

Ypsilanti, MI (Sports Network) - Eastern Michigan has named Jay Alexander its new head baseball coach. ...Full Story

Yankees begin tough series in Anaheim (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Ian Kennedy draws a tough starting assignment in his return to the majors tonight, as he leads the New York Yankees in the o... ...Full Story

Romero bogeys 18 to fall out of PGA lead (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Andres Romero bogeyed the 18th hole Friday morning to fall out of the first-round lead o... ...Full Story

Tigers send Rogers to the hill in opener with A's (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Ageless southpaw Kenny Rogers faces yet another of his former teams tonight, when the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series wi... ...Full Story

Rangers head east to take on Orioles (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers begin an important East Coast swing when the high-scoring club plays the first of three straight meetings with... ...Full Story

Blue Jays aim to defend home field versus Indians (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays attempt to keep up their recent success at the Rogers Centre when the Cleveland Indians venture across the... ...Full Story

Braves' Campillo hopes to keep Diamondbacks' bats in check (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks' struggling offense gets to face one of the National League's hottest pitchers when the current Nationa... ...Full Story

Penny returns to Dodgers' rotation to battle Giants (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping the return of Brad Penny to the starting rotation can give them a leg up on the competition ... ...Full Story

Ibanez leads M's against Rays (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Few people have enjoyed playing baseball in Seattle this year. Raul Ibanez is one of them. Ibanez has been on a torrid ru... ...Full Story

Red Sox send Lester to mound against White Sox (MLB)

(Sports Network) - It is safe to say that Boston was counting on big seasons from co-aces Josh Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka if it was to defend... ...Full Story

Twins open series with Royals in KC (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Inconsistent over his last handful of outings, Kevin Slowey will try to get back on the winning track tonight, as he toes the... ...Full Story

Phils seeking rebound as Pirates come to town (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to pad their lead in the National League East and get back on track tonight in the firs... ...Full Story

NL East contenders collide as Mets host Marlins (MLB)

(Sports Network) - A pair of National League East contenders get together in the Big Apple tonight, when the New York Mets welcome the Florida ... ...Full Story

Nationals face challenge in Brewers' Sabathia (MLB)

(Sports Network) - CC Sabathia has given the Milwaukee fans a reason to be excited for a postseason run. He will try to stay perfect in a Brewe... ...Full Story

Rockies hope for rebound in opener with Padres (MLB)

(Sports Network) - San Diego staff ace Jake Peavy can get his lifetime record against Colorado to .500 tonight, when the Padres visit the Rock... ...Full Story

Youth movement paying dividends for Twins' rotation (MLB)

(Sports Network) - There isn't a team in the majors that can get by with a starting rotation that is neither healthy, nor effective. ...Full Story

Bond is broken: Shriver to divorce Lazenby (WTA)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Tennis Hall-of-Famer Pam Shriver has filed for divorce from her husband of six years, former James Bond ac... ...Full Story

Lyon searching for eighth straight Ligue 1 crown (French Ligue 1)

Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Lyon has dominated France's top league for the last seven seasons and has reloaded under new manager Claude Puel ... ...Full Story

Report: Buckeyes suspend two DBs for first two games (NCAA Football I-A)

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Ohio State has reportedly suspended a pair of defensive backs for its first two games of the season. ...Full Story

Sixers' Smith tears ACL (NBA)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. ...Full Story

Lomong's once tragic story turns triumphant (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Often sports are used as a way to stir up emotions and too frequently hard-luck stories are embellished in order ... ...Full Story

Guevara suspended by MLS Disciplinary Committee (MLS)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee suspended Toronto FC midfielder Amado Guevara one game and... ...Full Story

Panthers sign C Sprukts (NHL)

Sunrise, FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Panthers and center Janis Sprukts agreed to a two-year contract Friday. Financial terms of the dea... ...Full Story

Orioles recall P Cherry (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles recalled pitcher Rocky Cherry from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. ...Full Story

China Rises: Olympics open with a feast for the eyes (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China burst into the pantheon of Olympic host nations Friday night in Beijing with a stunning combination of sigh... ...Full Story

Hoops add former Dutch international Sikora, Cunningham (MLS)

Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock announced on Friday that the team has acquired former N... ...Full Story

Hofstra names Anderson baseball coach (NCAA Baseball)

Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - Hofstra University has named Patrick Anderson as its new head baseball coach. ...Full Story

2008 College football week one plays (NCAA Football I-A)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - About a year ago this time, I gave out three first week college football plays. All three were winners. ...Full Story

Wi making the most of a situation (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Charlie Wi, 36, is making the most of his first-ever appearance in a major championship. ...Full Story

Motherwell signs O'Brien, Nielsen (Scottish Premier League)

Motherwell, Scotland (Sports Network) - Motherwell boss Mark McGhee has snapped up Celtic winger Jim O'Brien and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Gunnar... ...Full Story

Old Firm rivals set to battle for league crown once again (Scottish Premier League)

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - The last time a team other than Celtic or Rangers lifted the Scottish Premier League trophy was the 1984-85 s... ...Full Story

Sorenstam's Ginn Tribute off the LPGA schedule (LPGA)

Mt. Pleasant, SC (Sports Network) - The Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika has been dropped from the LPGA Tour schedule for the next two years.... ...Full Story

Report: Josh Smith signs offer sheet with Memphis (NBA)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Restricted free agent forward Josh Smith has signed a five-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Memphis Gri... ...Full Story

Benfica gets Reyes on loan from Atletico (Portuguese Liga)

Lisbon, Portugal (Sports Network) - Spain forward Jose Antonio Reyes has joined Benfica on a season-long loan deal from Atletico Madrid. ...Full Story

Sabres, Bouck agree to deal (NHL)

Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Tyler Bouck to an undisclosed contract Friday. ...Full Story

Chivas, K.C. aim to get back on winning track (MLS)

Kansas City, KA (Sports Network) - Chivas USA and the Kansas City Wizards, two Major League Soccer teams coming off shutout losses in league play ... ...Full Story

New York desperate for win against D.C. United (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Red Bull New York's winless skid moved to seven matches Wednesday, but it's tough to criticize the Major L... ...Full Story

Texans release RB Bell, sign OT Tucker (NFL)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Texans released running back Mike Bell on Friday, just eight days after signing him. ...Full Story

Orville Moody passes away at 74 (PGA)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Orville Moody, the 1969 U.S. Open champion, passed away in Texas on Friday. No cause of death was rele... ...Full Story

Hibernian signs midfielder Yantorno (Scottish Premier League)

Edinburgh, Scotland (Sports Network) - Former Gretna midfielder Fabian Yantorno has signed a two-year contract with Hibernian after successfully ... ...Full Story

Holmes is clubhouse leader at Oakland Hills (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - J.B. Holmes bogeyed two of his last four holes Friday, but still managed a two-under 68 and go... ...Full Story

Shorthanded Reds face rested Rapids at DSG Park (MLS)

Commerce City, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rapids, coming off a bye week, host a Toronto FC team that has just one win away from BMO ... ...Full Story

Robinho frustrated by Real Madrid (Spanish La Liga)

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Robinho is angry with his treatment by the Spanish giants, as talk of a big-m... ...Full Story

Sabres re-sign D Numminen (NHL)

Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - The Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Teppo Numminen to a one-year contract Friday. ...Full Story

Sprint Cup qualifying at Watkins Glen rained out (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Watkins Glen, NY (Sports Network) - Rain forced cancellation of Friday's qualifying for the Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen Inte... ...Full Story

Ferguson predicts long career at Man U for Ronaldo (English Premiership)

Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will enjoy a long ca... ...Full Story

Aberdeen completes Wright signing (Scottish Premier League)

Aberdeen, Scotland (Sports Network) - Aberdeen has finally completed the signing of Darlington striker Tommy Wright on a three-year contract... ...Full Story

Smith to start second preseason game for Ravens (NFL)

Westminster, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens will start Troy Smith at quarterback in the second preseason tuneup against the... ...Full Story

Aston Villa signs defenders Young, Shorey (English Premiership)

Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - Aston Villa has made it a double by sealing the signing of former England right back Luke Young from Mi... ...Full Story

Eagles, Westbrook agree to terms on new contract (NFL)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with running back Brian Westbrook on a significantly upg... ...Full Story

Red Sox' return to harmony brings return to winning (MLB)

(Sports Network) - At least for one week, no Manny Ramirez has been no problem for the Boston Red Sox. ...Full Story

Dundee United signs striker O'Donovan (Scottish Premier League)

Dundee, Scotland (Sports Network) - Sunderland striker Roy O'Donovan will spend the new season at Dundee United after agreeing a loan switch to Tan... ...Full Story

Revs jump back into MLS play after SuperLiga Championship (MLS)

Foxborough, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Revolution haven't played a Major League Soccer match since a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Gala... ...Full Story

Arshavin needs 'miracle' to join Tottenham (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Zenit St. Petersburg's Russia forward Andrei Arshavin has hit out at his current club for holding up his move t... ...Full Story

Giles blocks deal to Red Sox (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Apparently winning isn't the only thing to Brian Giles. ...Full Story

Bavasi joins Reds front office (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds hired former Anaheim Angels and Seattle Mariners general manager Bill Bavasi as a special... ...Full Story

Davenport pulls out of Olympic singles (WTA)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Former gold medalist Lindsay Davenport pulled out of the women's singles draw at the Summer Games in Beiji... ...Full Story

Blanco lifts Cubs over Cards in extras (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Henry Blanco singled home the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning off Ryan Franklin to give the ... ...Full Story

Truex extends contract with DEI (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Watkins Glen, NY (Sports Network) - Martin Truex, Jr. confirmed Friday that he has extended his contract with Dale Earnhardt Inc. Truex will driv... ...Full Story

Marlins sign C Lo Duca to minor league deal (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins signed veteran catcher Paul Lo Duca to a minor league contract on Friday. ...Full Story

Blumenherst cruises into semis at U.S. Women's Amateur (USGA)

Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Amanda Blumenherst was four-under par through nine holes and that helped her cruise to a 4 & 3 win over Carl... ...Full Story

Red Sox activate P Aardsma (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox activated pitcher David Aardsma from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. ...Full Story

Pair of Mets minor leaguers suspended by MLB (MLB)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball suspended New York Mets minor league pitchers Leandro Geremy and Jose Valentin 50 games ... ...Full Story

Kanaan, AGR agree to 5-year extension (IRL)

Sparta, KY (Sports Network) - Tony Kanaan and Andretti Green Racing have reached a long-term agreement that will keep the 2004 IndyCar Serie... ...Full Story

Mickelson struggles late on Friday at PGA (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson bogeyed three of his last five holes Friday en route to a three-over 73 in the se... ...Full Story

Braves P Hudson to have Tommy John surgery on Saturday (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson will undergo Tommy John surgery on Saturday. ...Full Story

Yanks recall Kennedy for start (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees added pitcher Ian Kennedy to their starting rotation on Friday after a stint on th... ...Full Story

Holmes tops leaderboard at PGA Championship (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - J.B. Holmes bogeyed two of his last four holes Friday, but still managed a two-under 68 an... ...Full Story

Phillies' P Gordon may be headed to operating table (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tom Gordon may need to undergo Tommy John ligament replacement surgery and is... ...Full Story

Dixon grabs pole for Kentucky (IRL)

Sparta, KY (Sports Network) - Scott Dixon won the pole for Saturday's Meijer Indy 300 at the Kentucky Speedway. The No.9 Target Chip Ganassi Rac... ...Full Story

Runnin' Rebs give Kruger contract extension (NCAA Basketball)

Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - UNLV signed men's basketball coach Lon Kruger to a one-year contract extension Friday. ...Full Story

Piercy moves three clear in Wichita (Nationwide Tour)

Wichita, KS (Sports Network) - Scott Piercy fired a nine-under 62 Friday to move three strokes clear of the field after two rounds of the Wichit... ...Full Story

Jazz owner out of hospital (NBA)

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, almost two months aft... ...Full Story

USC's Sanchez carted off field (NCAA Football I-A)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - University of Southern California starting quarterback Mark Sanchez was carted off the field Frid... ...Full Story

Angels activate C Napoli from DL (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Angels activated catcher Mike Napoli from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. To make room on the roster... ...Full Story

Reyes solid in debut as Indians top Blue Jays (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Anthony Reyes was impressive in his Cleveland debut as the Indians downed Toronto, 5-2, in the opener of a three-g... ...Full Story

Hawks match offer sheet to Josh Smith (NBA)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Hawks quickly matched a Memphis Grizzlies offer sheet for restricted free agent forward Josh Smith... ...Full Story

Report: Dolphins sign Pennington (NFL)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Chad Pennington, cut by the New York Jets on Thursday after they si... ...Full Story

Buehrle pitches ChiSox past BoSox (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Orlando Cabrera finished with two hits and two runs batted in, Mark Buehrle threw seven-plus masterful innings... ...Full Story

Duval's six field goals help Alouettes crush Blue Bombers (CFL)

Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) - Avon Cobourne rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown, and Damon Duval kicked six field goals as Montreal route... ...Full Story

Lee helps Houston down Cincinnati (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Carlos Lee went 4-for-5 with a home run and doubled in the eventual game-winner in the 10th inning as the Hous... ...Full Story

Steelers QB Batch leaves with injury (NFL)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch left the team's 16-10 preseason win over Philadelphia... ...Full Story

Steelers hold off Eagles but lose Batch in preseason opener (NFL)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers on an eight-play, 80-yard opening drive culminating in a 19-yard touchdo... ...Full Story

Sabathia remains perfect with Brewers as he throws five-hit shutout (MLB)

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - CC Sabathia continued a stellar stretch since joining the Brewers with his second shutout, and Milwaukee easily ... ...Full Story

Dodgers' Penny activated (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Fri... ...Full Story

Wallace, Seahawks cruise over Vikings in preseason opener (NFL)

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Seneca Wallace was 15-of-20 passing for 165 yards and three touchdowns, as the Seattle Seahawks doubled up the... ...Full Story

Atlanta activates Jones from DL (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves activated third baseman Chipper Jones from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. ...Full Story

Not your average Joe! Mauer lead Twins past Royals (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Joe Mauer knocked in two runs, as the Minnesota Twins held on to defeat the Kansas City Royals, 4-1, in ... ...Full Story

Not your average Joe! Mauer leads Twins past Royals (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Joe Mauer knocked in two runs, as the Minnesota Twins held on to defeat the Kansas City Royals, 4-1, in ... ...Full Story

Pirates slip by Phils in 12th (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Steve Pearce's one-out double in the top of the 12th inning drove in the winning run, as the Pittsburgh Pirat... ...Full Story

USA weightlifter Burgener out of Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - United States weightlifter Casey Burgener's Olympic status flip-flopped a couple of times until he recently was r... ...Full Story

ChiSox option Wassermann (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox optioned pitcher Ehren Wassermann to Triple-A Charlotte following Friday's 5-3 win ov... ...Full Story

Women's weightlifter claims China's first gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Women's weightlifter Chen Xiexia claimed China's first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics by winning the 48k... ...Full Story

Pena, Shields help Rays edge Mariners (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Carlos Pena went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs driven in as the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Seattle Mari... ...Full Story

Atkins and Rockies double up Padres (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Garrett Atkins had three hits and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies downed the San Diego Padres, 6-3, in ... ...Full Story

Kent, Penny help Dodgers defeat Giants (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Jeff Kent doubled and drove in three runs, and Brad Penny threw five solid innings in his return to the... ...Full Story

Hunter, Angels double up Yankees (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Torii Hunter went 4-for-5 with a solo homer and four runs batted in, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim crush... ...Full Story

Walker and Raiders down 49ers in preseason opener (NFL)

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Andrew Walter was 10-of-12 passing for 82 yards and Johnnie Lee Higgins ran a punt back 53 yards for a touchdo... ...Full Story

Angels' Willits leaves game early (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Reggie Willits left Friday's 10-5 victory over the New York Yank... ...Full Story


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