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Mariners recall LHP Feierabend (MLB)

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Seattle Mariners recalled pitcher Ryan Feierabend from Triple-A Tacoma to start Sunday's game ag... ...Full Story

Akrour's strike hands Grenoble second consecutive win (French Ligue 1)

Grenoble, France (Sports Network) - Nassim Akrour's first-half goal was enough to hand Grenoble its second win in as many games to start the Ligu... ...Full Story

Red Bulls host TFC in pivotal Eastern Conference tilt (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - When the New York Red Bulls host Toronto FC in a Major League Soccer match at Giants Stadium on Sunda... ...Full Story

Vikings QB Jackson has sprained right MCL (NFL)

Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was diagnosed with a sprained right MCL on Sunday. ...Full Story

Tomescu wins women's marathon (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Romania's Constantina Tomescu has won the women's marathon at the Olympics, finishing in a time of 2 hours, 26 mi... ...Full Story

Torres takes silver behind Steffen in 50 free (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Dara Torres, swimming in her fifth Olympics, this time as a 41-year-old mother, won a silver medal in the women's... ...Full Story

Baltimore outslugs Tigers behing Mora's six RBI (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Melvin Mora hit two homers and drove in a career-high six runs while Luke Scott hit a pair of home runs and ... ...Full Story

Volquez leads Reds past Cards (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Edinson Volquez hurled seven innings of shutout ball and the Cincinnati Reds salvaged the final contest o... ...Full Story

Lincecum shuts down Bravos for Giants victory (MLB)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Travis Ishikawa's first career major league home run backed yet another brilliant performance from Tim Linc... ...Full Story

US, Torres take silver behind Australia in 400 medley (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Dara Torres anchored the U.S. to a silver medal finish behind Australia in the women's 400-meter medley relay on ... ...Full Story

Eight! Phelps wins record-setting gold in relay (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Flash photography is banned in Beijing's National Aquatics Center, but you couldn't blame the hundreds who snappe... ...Full Story

All I need is a little Reed; Cubs fry Fish (MLB)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Reed Johnson's three-run double highlighted an eight-run seventh inning, as the Chicago Cubs pounded the Florid... ...Full Story

O'Sullivan, Niners crush Rodgers and Packers (NFL)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - J.T. O'Sullivan threw for 154 yards and one score on 8-of-17 passing to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a... ...Full Story

May-Treanor/Walsh advance to semis (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The American team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh rolled into the semifinals of the women's beach volleyball... ...Full Story

Another mistake costs gold for Emmons (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Another mistake, another lost chance at a gold medal. ...Full Story

USA women end pool play with win over Poland (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States women's volleyball team wrapped up pool play Sunday at the Beijing Olympics, defeating Poland i... ...Full Story

British trio win sailing gold (Olympics)

Qingdao, China (Sports Network) - The British trio of Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson won the gold medal in the Yngling category of sailin... ...Full Story

Phelps was built for this, luckily for us (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - What would Michael Phelps be if he wasn't the greatest swimmer of all time? ...Full Story

Dementieva, Williams sisters golden at Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Elena Dementieva rallied from a set down to beat fellow Russian Dinara Safina Sunday for the gold medal in women'... ...Full Story

Ainslie, British trio win sailing gold (Olympics)

Qingdao, China (Sports Network) - Great Britain's Ben Ainslie won gold in the Finn sailing class for a third straight time, while American Zach Rai... ...Full Story

British cyclist Romero wins historic gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Cyclist Rebecca Romero beat Great Britain teammate Wendy Houvenaghel in the women's individual pursuit final on S... ...Full Story

US win gold in women's eight, men take bronze (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States rowing team won a gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics, beating the field in the women's e... ...Full Story

American Miller wins bronze in women's wrestling (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - U.S. wrestler Randi Miller won a bronze medal in the women's 63 kg freestyle class on Sunday, her country's secon... ...Full Story

US to face Aussies in water polo semis (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The Australian women's water polo team defeated China in the quarterfinals Sunday at the Beijing Olympics, settin... ...Full Story

USA marathon runner Kastor breaks foot (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American Deena Kastor broke her right foot during the Olympic women's marathon. ...Full Story

Zou, Hong win gymnastics gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - North Korea's Hong Un Jong won gold in the women's vault Saturday night at the Olympics, while Zou Kai of China c... ...Full Story

Nadal, Dementieva, Williams sisters golden at Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Rafael Nadal, Elena Dementieva, and the sisters of Serena and Venus Williams all won gold on Sunday, the final da... ...Full Story

US men take fencing silver (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's fencing team won silver in the team foil competition after losing to France in the gold m... ...Full Story

Baseball: Korea tops China in 11 innings (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Lee Seungyuop singled in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning, boosting South Korea to a 1-0 win over... ...Full Story

Slovenia's Kozmus wins hammer throw (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Primoz Kozmus of Slovenia won gold in the men's hammer throw Sunday at the Beijing Olympics, taking the competiti... ...Full Story

Ilin wins gold in weightlifting (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Kazakhstan's Ilya Ilin won gold in the men's 94kg weightlifting class Sunday night at the Olympics. ...Full Story

Nadal, Dementieva, Williams sisters golden at Olympics (WTA)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Rafael Nadal, Elena Dementieva, and the sisters of Serena and Venus Williams all won gold on Sunday, the final da... ...Full Story

Nadal, Dementieva, Williams sisters golden at Olympics (ATP)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Rafael Nadal, Elena Dementieva, and the sisters of Serena and Venus Williams all won gold on Sunday, the final da... ...Full Story

Abbott tosses perfect game for US softball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Monica Abbott pitched a perfect game on Sunday to lead the United States softball team to an 8-0 victory over the... ...Full Story

Romania's Izbasa wins floor gold; Johnson, Liukin finish 2-3 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Romania's Sandra Izbasa had a strong showing in the women's floor exercise Sunday night at the Olympics, winning ... ...Full Story

US pitcher Abbott perfect in another softball rout (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Pitcher Monica Abbott was perfect through five innings, and the United States softball team cruised to an 8-0 vic... ...Full Story

Galkina-Samitova sets WR in winning women's 3000m steeplechase (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Russian Gulnara Galkina-Samitova set the world record in winning the first Olympic women's 3000-meter steeplechas... ...Full Story

Chinese women win table tennis gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - It came down to the top two seeds and No. 1 China swept No. 2 Singapore in three matches Sunday to win the women'... ...Full Story

Tigers' Jones headed back to DL (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers put veteran reliever Todd Jones back on the disabled list on Sunday, just two days aft... ...Full Story

Tigers, Orioles to hold Motor City rubber match (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Red-hot right-hander Zach Miner makes his sixth start of 2008 when the Detroit Tigers host the Baltimore Orioles today in the... ...Full Story

Tribe tries to turn tables on powerful Angels (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians try to hand the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim a rare series loss this afternoon, when the teams play ... ...Full Story

Yanks turn to Mussina in hopes of crowning Royals (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Mike Mussina goes for win No. 16 when his New York Yankees play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Kansas C... ...Full Story

Fraser takes gold as Jamaicans sweep 100 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Shelly-Ann Fraser won gold in the women's 100 meters Sunday at the Beijing Olympics in a clean medal sweep for th... ...Full Story

Wilder wins, Andrade ousted in Olympic boxing (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Deontay Wilder won his heavyweight bout, while Demetrius Andrade lost his quarterfinal fight in the welterweight ... ...Full Story

Lincecum goes for Giants in Atlanta (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves' offense broke out in a big way in Saturday's matchup with the San Francisco Giants. Runs could be tougher t... ...Full Story

First-place Mets continue series in Steel City (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Taking advantage of a soft portion of their schedule has enabled the New York Mets to earn front-runner status in the National ... ...Full Story

Lohse, Volquez square off in Cincinnati (MLB)

(Sports Network) - A pair of unexpected aces square off in Cincinnati today when the Reds host the St.Luis Cardinals in the finale of a three-game ... ...Full Story

Cubs try to get back on track in South Beach finale (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Recent first-round pick Chris Volstad meets the Chicago Cubs for the second time in eight major-league starts today when the Flo... ...Full Story

White Sox seeking breakthrough win in Oakland (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox shoot for a rare series win in Oakland this afternoon, when the club wraps up its three-game serie... ...Full Story

China's Guo claims gold, Olympic diving record (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Guo Jingjing became the most successful Olympic diver in history with a gold medal performance in the wo... ...Full Story

First-place Rays to wind up road trip with Rangers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Scott Kazmir hopes to give the Tampa Bay Rays a series win this afternoon, when the American League East leaders play the rubbe... ...Full Story

Celtic held by Dundee United (Scottish Premier League)

Dundee, Scotland (Sports Network) - Francisco Sandaza's goal in the 79th minute helped Dundee United earn a 1-1 draw with Celtic at Tannadi... ...Full Story

Big Unit continues quest for 300 wins in Houston (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Randy Johnson resumes his quest towards reaching one of baseball's most coveted pitching milestones when the veteran hurler tak... ...Full Story

Rockies try to hang 10th straight loss on lowly Nats (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals will be attempting to avoid a double-digit losing streak for the first time since the team moved to the... ...Full Story

Playoff hopefuls close set at Chavez Ravine (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers wrap up an entertaining three-game series between a pair of National League playof... ...Full Story

Hamels shoots for a W in San Diego (MLB)

(Sports Network) - It's been more than six weeks since Cole Hamels recorded a win. Perhaps a return to his hometown will get the Philadelphia Phil... ...Full Story

'Super Dan' wins badminton gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Known to many in China as "Super Dan," Lin Dan ended Malaysia's dream of winning its first Olympic gold medal by ... ...Full Story

Hanson holds off Edberg for win in Sweden (PGA European)

Stockholm, Sweden (Sports Network) - Swede Peter Hanson survived a late charge from countryman Pelle Edberg in Sunday's final round to captu... ...Full Story

Australia, Netherlands near men's field hockey semis (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Australia and the Netherlands played to a 2-2 tie in men's field hockey on Sunday, with both medal hopefuls movin... ...Full Story

Chelsea rolls over Portsmouth in Scolari's debut (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - New Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari made quite a splash in his debut, leading the Blues to a resoundi... ...Full Story

Americans tied for lead in equestrian team jumping (Olympics)

Hong Kong, China (Sports Network) - Switzerland and the United States are tied for the lead after the first round of equestrian team show jumping a... ...Full Story

Stuttgart handles Monchengladbach (German Bundesliga)

Monchengladbach, Germany (Sports Network) - Stuttgart got its Bundesliga campaign off to a flying start on Sunday as the club recorded a 3-... ...Full Story

US wrestler Zadick gets spot in Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - U.S. wrestler Mike Zadick will compete in the Olympics after all. ...Full Story

Norway, Russia win groups in women's handball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Norway and Russia won their respective groups in women's handball at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday. ...Full Story

Mets get much-needed bullpen help with trade for Nats' Ayala (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The New York Mets acquired relief pitcher Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals on Sunday for a player t... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily News - Sunday, August 17 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Flash photography is banned in Beijing's National Aquatics Center, but you couldn't blame the hundreds who snappe... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily Preview - Monday, August 18th (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - With Michael Phelps and his record-setting eight swimming gold medals in the rearview mirror, the focus of the Ol... ...Full Story

Petrova rips Dechy in Cincy final (WTA)

Mason, OH (Sports Network) - Second-seeded Nadia Petrova rolled to a straight-set win Sunday over Nathalie Dechy in the championship ma... ...Full Story

Moss leaves game with ankle injury (MLB)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Brandon Moss left Sunday's 4-0 setback to the New York Mets after twistin... ...Full Story

De Jonge earns first Nationwide Tour win (Nationwide Tour)

Rochester, NY (Sports Network) - Brendon De Jonge overcame a shaky start on Sunday to comfortably earn his first victory on the Nationwide T... ...Full Story

Tribe edge Halos (MLB)

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Franklin Gutierrez was 3-for-3 and added a two-run single, as the Cleveland Indians managed a 4-3 victory o... ...Full Story

A-Rod highlights New York's romp over Royals (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Alex Rodriguez finished 3-for-3, homered, scored three times and drove in five as the New York Yankees used an early ... ...Full Story

Santana's shutout at Pittsburgh keeps Mets rolling (MLB)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Johan Santana pitched his second complete game and first shutout of the season as the Mets continued a stret... ...Full Story

Kang wins playoff for first Duramed Futures title (LPGA)

Richmond, VA (Sports Network) - Haeji Kang defeated Sophia Sheridan in a playoff Sunday to earn her first victory on the Duramed Futures T... ...Full Story

Oswalt shuts down D'Backs as 'Stros triumph (MLB)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Roy Oswalt tossed eight solid innings of one- hit ball and Ty Wigginton's three-run homer in the opening frame pr... ...Full Story

Reed, Cubs fry Fish (MLB)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Reed Johnson's three-run double highlighted an eight-run seventh inning, as the Chicago Cubs pounded the Florid... ...Full Story

Cubs fry Fish (MLB)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Reed Johnson's three-run double highlighted an eight-run seventh inning, as the Chicago Cubs pounded the Florid... ...Full Story

Edwards, Roush dominate Michigan again (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Brooklyn, MI (Sports Network) - Carl Edwards scored a weekend sweep at the Michigan International Speedway Sunday by winning the 3M Perform... ...Full Story

Rockies use long ball to hand Nats 10th straight loss (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Ian Stewart and Seth Smith hit three-run homers and Brad Hawpe added a solo shot as the Colorado Rockies de... ...Full Story

Del Potro takes Legg Mason by storm in fourth straight ATP title (ATP)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro continued his dominance of the ATP Tour Sunday with a 6-3, 6-3 waxing of unsee... ...Full Story

Jays pound Beckett, BoSox (MLB)

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Alex Rios finished 5-for-6 with four doubles, two RBI and three runs scored as Toronto crushed Boston, 15-4, in... ...Full Story

Pettersson holds off McCarron for Wyndham title (PGA)

Greensboro, NC (Sports Network) - Carl Pettersson caught fire in the middle of the back nine Sunday to pull away from Scott McCarron and win t... ...Full Story

Govortsova, Pironkova move on to second round in New Haven (WTA)

New Haven, CT (Sports Network) - Olga Govortsova and Tsvetana Pironkova were first-round winners on Sunday at the $600,000 Pilot Pen Tennis even... ...Full Story

Three Frenchmen fall in first-round action in New Haven (ATP)

New Haven, CT (Sports Network) - Mischa Zverev and Ivo Minar were among four first-round winners on Sunday at the $708,000 Pilot Pen Tennis even... ...Full Story

Hull breaks through with first win at Canadian Open (LPGA)

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Katherine Hull closed with a three-under 69 Sunday to break through for her first win on the LPGA Tour at th... ...Full Story

Kubel stars as Twins hold off Mariners, keep pace with White Sox (MLB)

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Jason Kubel finished 4-for-5, scored four times and knocked in a pair of runs as Minnesota withstood a late... ...Full Story

DeLaet gets first Canadian Tour win (Canadian PGA)

Ile Bizard, QC (Sports Network) - Graham DeLaet defeated two-time winner this year Daniel Im and overnight co-leader George Bradford in a playoff... ...Full Story

Vazquez, four homers help ChiSox dominate A's (MLB)

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Alexei Ramirez had a grand slam and Juan Uribe and Carlos Quentin each hit two-run homers, as the Chicago White So... ...Full Story

Red Bulls overcome adversity to shut down TFC, 2-0 (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC entered their Major League Soccer fixture on Sunday deadlocked at ... ...Full Story

Brewers' Weeks leaves game early (MLB)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks left Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in the sixth inni... ...Full Story

Ethier's HR in ninth lifts Dodgers past Brewers (MLB)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Andre Ethier hit two home runs, including the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth, to lead the Los Angel... ...Full Story

Rams G Setterstrom suffers sprained left knee (NFL)

Mequon, WI (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams guard Mark Setterstrom injured his left knee in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers o... ...Full Story

Funk cruises to first major title at Tradition (PGA Champions)

Bend, OR (Sports Network) - Fred Funk had six birdies in the first 15 holes, then dropped three shots over the final three holes Sunday as he won... ...Full Story

Steelers sign DE Roye (NFL)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive end Orpheus Roye to a one-year contract Sunday. Financial terms of the... ...Full Story

Bengals WR Johnson leaves game early (NFL)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson left Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Detroit Lions in the first qua... ...Full Story

Rams G Setterstrom, T Gorin lost for the season (NFL)

Mequon, WI (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams guard Mark Setterstrom injured his left knee in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers o... ...Full Story

Hamels makes it happen as Phils edge Pads (MLB)

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Cole Hamels got his first win in a month and a half to help the Philadelphia Phillies take a 2-1 win in the ... ...Full Story

McCown, Bucs beat Pats (NFL)

Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - Luke McCown went 7-for-10 with 79 yards and a touchdown as the Tamp Bay Buccaneers downed the New England Patrio... ...Full Story

Rays hold off Rangers (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Scott Kazmir was convincing on the mound, while B.J. Upton and Carlos Pena both homered to lead the Tampa Bay... ...Full Story

Liu limps out of 110 hurdles (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Liu Xiang, the defending gold medalist and world champion in the men's 110 meter hurdles, failed to get o... ...Full Story

Orlovsky helps Lions down Bengals (NFL)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Dan Orlovsky connected on 11-of-22 passes for 137 yards and had a 10-yard touchdown run to lead the Detroit ... ...Full Story

Aussie Snowsill wins triathlon (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Australia picked up a pair of medals in the Olympic women's triathlon with Emma Snowsill capturing the gold and E... ...Full Story

Danes confirmed as winner of 49er sailing event (Olympics)

Qingdao, China (Sports Network) - The Danish team of Jonas Warrer and Martin Kirketterp Ibsen have been confirmed as gold medal winners in the 49er... ...Full Story

Liu limps out of 110 hurdles; Bolt moves on in 200 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - China's Liu Xiang, the defending gold medalist and world champion in the men's 110 meter hurdles, pulled up lame ... ...Full Story


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