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PGA Championship Third Round News & Notes (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - When the horn sounded on Thursday evening to end play for darkness, three players shared the ... ...Full Story

Davis, A's snap skid with win over Tigers (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Rajai Davis finished with two hits and two runs batted in, as the Oakland Athletics snapped a season-high 10-ga... ...Full Story

Perez, Mets blank Marlins (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Oliver Perez threw seven scoreless innings to help the New York Mets take a 3-0 win over the Florida Marlins in ... ...Full Story

Czech shooter Emmons, China's Pang win gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Czech shooter Katerina Emmons won the first medal at the 2008 Olympics by capturing the women's 10-meter air rifl... ...Full Story

Jones homers in return as Braves wallop D-Backs (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Chipper Jones came back from the disabled list to hit a two-run homer and score three times as the Atlanta Brav... ...Full Story

White Sox to activate Contreras (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras will be activated from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday to sta... ...Full Story

Karlovic, Ljubicic withdraw from Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Croatia's Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Ljubicic withdrew from the Beijing Olympics on Saturday on the eve of the tennis ... ...Full Story

Doping violation derails Greek sprinter (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Greek sprinter Tassos Gousis won't be attending the Olympics due to a doping violation. ...Full Story

Rays designate P Reyes (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays designated pitcher Al Reyes for assignment after Friday's 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariner... ...Full Story

Family member of USA volleyball coach killed in Beijing (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The father-in-law of United States Olympic men's indoor volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon was fatally stabbed Satu... ...Full Story

Spain's Sanchez wins gold in men's cycling road race (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Samuel Sanchez of Spain won gold in a thrilling men's cycling road race at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday. ...Full Story

Phelps breaks own OR in 400 medley heats (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Michael Phelps broke his own Olympic record in the 400-meter individual medley preliminaries on Saturday night to... ...Full Story

USA middleweight boxer Estrada advances (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American middleweight boxer Shawn Estrada won his first-round match at the Olympics on Saturday, beating Argentin... ...Full Story

U.S. women bounce back to edge Japan (Olympics)

Qinhuangdao, China (Sports Network) - Carli Lloyd scored in the 27th minute as the United States defeated Japan, 1-0, on Saturday in Olympic women... ...Full Story

Zaragoza set to loan Sanchez to Tottenham (English Premiership)

Aragon, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Zaragoza veteran goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez is looking forward to the chance of playing in England's Premier Le... ...Full Story

Zaragoza set to loan Sanchez to Tottenham (Spanish La Liga)

Aragon, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Zaragoza veteran goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez is looking forward to the chance of playing in England's Premier Le... ...Full Story

Real Madrid plans to keep Robinho (Spanish La Liga)

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has warned Chelsea that his club are in no mood to allow Brazil forwar... ...Full Story

Dumitru, Choi win judo gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Romania's Alina Dumitru and South Korea's Choi Minho were gold medal winners in Judo at the Olympics on Saturday.... ...Full Story

Lehmann retires from German national team (German Bundesliga)

Stuttgart, Germany (Sports Network) - Stuttgart and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann confirmed his retirement from international football Saturd... ...Full Story

Man U hopes to sign striker before start of season (English Premiership)

Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to sign a new striker before his side begin th... ...Full Story

U.S. fencers sweep women's sabre (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The U.S. swept the women's individual sabre fencing competition Saturday at the Olympics with Mariel Zagunis succ... ...Full Story

U.S. men, women advance in archery (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The U.S. men and women had big days in archery on Saturday at the Olympics. ...Full Story

Marta helps Brazil roll over South Korea (Olympics)

Shenyang, China (Sports Network) - Reigning two-time FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Marta scored her first goal of the 2008 Olympics as Bra... ...Full Story

U.S. women's basketball team cruises in Olympic opener (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Diana Taurasi scored 17 points and the U.S. women's basketball team overcame an early deficit to rout the Czech R... ...Full Story

Zambrano puts perfect home mark on the line vs. Cards (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Carlos Zambrano will try to stay perfect at home this season when he leads the Chicago Cubs in the second test of a three-game ... ...Full Story

Meyer leads A's against Tigers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Young southpaw Dan Meyer makes his first start of 2008 and just the fourth of his brief career tonight, when the Oakland Athl... ...Full Story

Phillies hope to get slumping offense on track against Pirates (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to get their high- powered offense in gear and snap a 23-inning scoreless streak this evening... ...Full Story

Rangers send Padilla to hill at Baltimore (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Having already doubled his win total from last year, Vicente Padilla takes the hill for the Texas Rangers tonight in ... ...Full Story

Arroyo out for revenge as Reds host Astros (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Right-hander Bronson Arroyo meets the one team that's beaten him in the last month tonight when the Cincinnati Reds host the Hou... ...Full Story

Halladay, Byrd highlight Jays/Tribe matchup (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Roy Halladay has been solid all season for the Blue Jays, while the Indians' Paul Byrd has been lights out as of late. Thos... ...Full Story

Mets, Marlins continue key NL East series at Shea (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The New York Mets are starting to heat up and will resume an important NL East division series this evening versus the Florida M... ...Full Story

Twins' Liriano takes ball in KC (MLB)

(Sports Network) - In the thick of the race for the American League Central crown, the Minnesota Twins didn't land a big name at the trade... ...Full Story

Brewers aim to get slumping Sheets on track in test with Nats (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Milwaukee Brewers starter Ben Sheets hasn't won since the nation celebrated its independence. Tonight, Sheets will try to reach ... ...Full Story

Quentin tries to lead Pale Hose over Red Sox (MLB)

(Sports Network) - In what is a wide open MVP race in the American League, Carlos Quentin is doing his best to get his name out there. Hitting ... ...Full Story

Rockies' Cook squares off against Maddux and Padres (MLB)

(Sports Network) - A 2008 All-Star meets a sure-fire future Hall of Famer tonight when the Colorado Rockies host the San Diego Padres in the middle... ...Full Story

Korea earns dramatic handball tie (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Korea rallied from a nine-point deficit to earn a 29-29 tie with Russia in a women's handball match Saturday, the... ...Full Story

Korea earns dramatic handball tie (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Korea rallied from a nine-point deficit to earn a 29-29 tie with Russia in a women's handball match Saturday, the... ...Full Story

High-powered Halos host Yankees in matinee (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Already containing an outstanding pitching staff, the Angels' offense got scary when the club acquired Mark Teixeira in ... ...Full Story

Rays try to match win mark in Seattle (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays can match their club record for most wins in a single season, as they play the third test of a four-g... ...Full Story

Armed with new deal, Haren aims to halt Arizona's slide vs. Braves (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Dan Haren will get a chance to prove he is worth the recent contract he signed when he leads the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks t... ...Full Story

Dodgers try to extend winning ways against Giants (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will shoot for their third straight win when they resume a three-game series against the NL West-rival S... ...Full Story

Said to fill-in for Petty at Watkins Glen (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Watkins Glen, NY (Sports Network) - Boris Said will replace Kyle Petty in the No.45 Dodge for the Centurion Boat at The Glen at Watkins Glen Inte... ...Full Story

Sailing: Poland's Szukiel, Great Britain hold leads (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Poland's Rafal Szukiel took first place after two races in the men's 26-boat Finn class, while favored Great Brit... ...Full Story

Karsten wins heat in first day of Olympic rowing (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The rowing competition kicked off Saturday at the Beijing Olympics with heats in seven different disciplines at t... ...Full Story

Rangers edge Falkirk in SPL opener (Scottish Premier League)

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Goalie Allan McGregor stopped a penalty kick and Andrius Velicka scored as Rangers started its quest to e... ...Full Story

Underdog Americans surprising in men's gymnastics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Despite the Hamm brothers being out of the Olympics, the U.S. men's gymnastics squad has pulled together and adva... ...Full Story

Franchitti wins first Nationwide pole (Nascar Busch)

Watkins Glen, NY (Sports Network) - Dario Franchitti's return to the No.40 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge in the NASCAR Nationwide Series started ... ...Full Story

Rogers/Dalhausser upset on Day 1 of beach volleyball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Defending world champions Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers of the United Staes were dealt a shocking upset in pool... ...Full Story

Aussies hold dressage lead; American team in second (Olympics)

Hong Kong, China (Sports Network) - Australia holds the lead after the first day of eventing individual and team dressage, while the U.S is second ... ...Full Story

Women's team wins on sad day for U.S. volleyball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The U.S. women's indoor volleyball team claimed an emotional four-set win over Japan on Saturday, a day marked by... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily Preview - Sunday, August 10th (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Michael Phelps will swim for his first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics in the morning, a Sunday that will feat... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily News - Saturday, August 9 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The father-in-law of United States Olympic men's indoor volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon was fatally stabbed Satu... ...Full Story

Play stopped at PGA Championship (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Play has been suspended due to inclement weather during the third round of the PGA Champions... ...Full Story

Byrd stays hot against Blue Jays (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Paul Byrd continued his dominating second half by throwing his fifth consecutive quality start to lead the In... ...Full Story

Angels place Willits on disabled list (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim placed outfielder Reggie Willits on the 15-day disabled list with a concuss... ...Full Story

Bodine captures first truck pole of the season (Nascar Craftsman)

Lebanon, TN (Sports Network) - Todd Bodine won the pole for Saturday's Toyota Tundra 200 at the Nashville Superspeedway. The No.30 Germain Rac... ...Full Story

Lakers agree to terms with Chinese guard (NBA)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to terms on a contract with point guard Sun Yue. Terms of the deal were not disc... ...Full Story

Browns terminate CB Baxter's contract (NFL)

Berea, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns put Gary Baxter's comeback on hold when they terminated the cornerback's contract on Saturday. ...Full Story

Blumenherst, Munoz to battle for U.S. Women's Amateur crown (USGA)

Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Amanda Blumenherst didn't lead until the back nine on Saturday, but she managed to knock off Erynne Lee 3 & 2... ...Full Story

Mets purchase contract of Stokes to make spot start (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets purchased the contract of pitcher Brian Stokes from Triple-A New Orleans to make a spot ... ...Full Story

Azinger has been a different captain (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Paul Azinger was always going to be a different Ryder Cup captain than most. ...Full Story

Ambrose picks up first Nationwide win at Watkins Glen (Nascar Busch)

Watkins Glen, NY (Sports Network) - Fuel strategy paid off for Marcos Ambrose as he became a first-time race winner in the NASCAR Nationwide Serie... ...Full Story

Reds place Votto on bereavement list (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the bereavement list on Saturday and selected the c... ...Full Story

Barrett goal leads TFC to improbable win at Colorado (MLS)

Commerce City, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rapids had all the advantages heading into their Major League Soccer fixture vs. Tor... ...Full Story

French horse captures Arlington Million XXVI (Thoroughbred Racing)

Arlington Heights, IL (Sports Network) - European invader Spirit One went wire-to-wire to win Saturday's 26th running of the Arlington M... ...Full Story

Inclement weather ends Saturday at PGA (PGA)

Bloomfield Hills Township, MI (Sports Network) - Inclement weather at Oakland Hills forced the suspension of play for the day Saturday during... ...Full Story

Padres place Bard on DL (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres placed catcher Josh Bard on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, retroactive to August... ...Full Story

Glaus powers Cardinals past Zambrano, Cubs (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Troy Glaus belted two home runs en route to a three-hit and five-RBI day to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over t... ...Full Story

Marseille, Rennes battle to dramatic draw in Ligue 1 opener (French Ligue 1)

Rennes, France (Sports Network) - Olympique Marseille and Rennes got the French Ligue 1 schedule off to an exciting start with a 4-4 thrille... ...Full Story

Angels pull away from Yankees with huge eighth inning (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Garret Anderson and Vladimir Guerrero each homered and drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Angels of Anah... ...Full Story

White Sox P Contreras leaves game (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras left Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox in the top of ... ...Full Story

Brewers' Braun leaves game (MLB)

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun left in the third inning of the club's 6-0 win over Washington o... ...Full Story

Dixon picks up record-tying sixth win this season (IRL)

Sparta, KY (Sports Network) - Helio Castroneves did everything he could to finally score his first victory of the season, but the No.3 Team Pen... ...Full Story

Lee-ving early; Houston slugger exits early (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Houston outfielder Carlos Lee left Saturday night's 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the th... ...Full Story

Piercy still leads as weather stops play in Wichita (Nationwide Tour)

Wichita, KS (Sports Network) - Scott Piercy was five-under par for his round Saturday before play was suspended for the night due to inclement ... ...Full Story

Denver LB Green leaves game on stretcher (NFL)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Denver Broncos linebacker Louis Green left the field on a stretcher with a neck injury and a concussion in the fir... ...Full Story

Falcons' Abraham leaves game (NFL)

Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham left the team's 20-17 preseason loss to Jacksonville on Sat... ...Full Story

Sheets and Brewers blank Nats again (MLB)

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Ben Sheets threw a five-hitter, and Ray Durham finished with a double and solo home run as Milwauke... ...Full Story

Three wins in a row for Benson (Nascar Craftsman)

Lebanon, TN (Sports Network) - Johnny Benson became the fifth driver in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history to win three consecutive ra... ...Full Story

President Bush on hand to watch Phelps (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - U.S. president George W. Bush watched Michael Phelps win gold in the 400-meter individual medley on Sunday mornin... ...Full Story

Fire take defense to another level in come-from-behind win over Revs (MLS)

Foxborough, MA (Sports Network) - All season long the strength of the Chicago Fire has been defense. The team leads Major League Soccer with jus... ...Full Story

Phillies' bats awaken, Myers masterful in win over Pirates (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins finished 4-for-4 with two triples and two runs scored, and Brett Myers was masterful on the... ...Full Story

Mora, Cabrera lead O's past Rangers (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Melvin Mora homered and drove in four runs while Daniel Cabrera and the Orioles bullpen silenced the Rangers in... ...Full Story

Astros top Reds, but may lose slugger Lee to broken finger (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Brian Moehler was solid on the hill and Miguel Tejada hit a solo home run, as the Houston Astros edged the ... ...Full Story

Ortiz and Matsuzaka lead Boston over White Sox (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - David Ortiz went 3-for-5 with three RBI as Boston cruised past Chicago, 6-2, in the second installment of a... ...Full Story

Beltran, Mets edge Marlins (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Carlos Beltran went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI and two runs scored as the New York Mets downed t... ...Full Story

Twins roll over Royals, take over top spot in AL Central (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Delmon Young belted a two-run homer and scored twice to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royal... ...Full Story

Portis scores as Redskins slide by Bills (NFL)

Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Shaun Suisham's 46-yard field goal early in the third quarter was the difference, as Washington clipped Buffalo,... ...Full Story

Diamondbacks' Hudson leaves game (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson left Saturday's 11-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves after suffer... ...Full Story

Wizards go up early, hang on late vs. Chivas USA (MLS)

Kansas City, KA (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Wizards went up three goals and hung on for a 3-2 victory over Chivas USA at CummunityAmerica B... ...Full Story

American Jensen wins bronze in 400 freestyle (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Larsen Jensen won bronze in the 400-meter freestyle Sunday morning on the first day of swimming finals at the Bei... ...Full Story

Titans' CB Harper leaves game (NFL)

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper left Saturday's preseason game against the St. Louis Rams with an u... ...Full Story

Titans CB Harper leaves game (NFL)

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper left Saturday's 34-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams with an u... ...Full Story

Kasay gives Panthers OT win over Manning-less Colts (NFL)

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - John Kasay kicked a 46-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Carolina Panthers over the Indianapolis Colts,... ...Full Story

Maddux leads Padres past Rockies (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Chase Headley finished 2-for-5 and knocked in two runs and Greg Maddux tossed six solid innings, as the San Di... ...Full Story

Bucs get by Dolphins in preseason opener (NFL)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Michael Bennett rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat up on the Miami Dolphins... ...Full Story

Cabrera slugs Tigers past struggling A's (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Miguel Cabrera hit a pair of home runs and drove in four, as the Detroit Tigers smoked Oakland, 10-2, in the... ...Full Story

Torres anchors U.S. relay to silver medal (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Dara Torres anchored the United States to a silver medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle relay on Sunday, the ... ...Full Story

Brown boots Texans over Broncos (NFL)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Kris Brown kicked a game-winning, 25-yard field goal as time expired to lead the Houston Texans to a 19-16 win over ... ...Full Story

Ganther, Johnson run Titans past Rams (NFL)

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Kerry Collins connected on 7-of-16 passes for 105 yards and Quinton Ganther had eight rushes for 115 yards... ...Full Story

Hoff wins bronze in 400 individual medley (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American Katie Hoff won bronze in the 400- meter individual medley on Sunday, the first day of swimming finals at... ...Full Story

Garrard and Jacksonville take preseason opener over Atlanta (NFL)

Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Pierson Prioleau intercepted D.J. Shockley in the end zone in the waning second of regulation and the Ja... ...Full Story

Roddick, Del Potro move into L.A. final (ATP)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Top-seeded American Andy Roddick and third-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro won their semifinal matches o... ...Full Story

McCann, Braves rough up D-Backs (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Brian McCann homered and drove in four runs as the Atlanta Braves knocked off the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, ... ...Full Story

Thanou ruled out of Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The executive board of the International Olympic Committee has ruled Greek runner Katerina Thanou out of the Beij... ...Full Story

Rowand's game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants over Dodgers (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Aaron Rowand drove in the game-winning run with a single to right in the 10th inning, and the San Franci... ...Full Story

Hester and Chargers run past Cowboys (NFL)

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Rookie Jacob Hester, a third round pick out of LSU, had 13 carries for 49 yards and two touchdowns to lead the... ...Full Story

Houston's Lee placed on disabled list (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Houston outfielder Carlos Lee was placed on the 15-day disabled list following Saturday's 3-1 vic... ...Full Story

Australia leads team and individual dressage, USA team third (Olympics)

Hong Kong, China (Sports Network) - The Australians lead the individual and team dressage at the Olympics in equestrian, while the United States gr... ...Full Story


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