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Angels' Anderson leaves game (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Angels left fielder Garret Anderson left Sunday's 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins after the first inning w... ...Full Story

US beats Brazil for gold in men's volleyball (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The United States men's indoor volleyball team beat Brazil in four sets Sunday to win the gold medal at the Beiji... ...Full Story

Zou snatches first-ever boxing gold for China (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Zou Shiming won China's first-ever Olympic gold medal in boxing on Sunday, beating Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj ... ...Full Story

A successful Olympics, but at what cost? (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Sitting here in the Main Press Workroom inside the sprawling Main Press Center, I can see journalists from all ov... ...Full Story

Defense? Little thus far, but Redeem Team leads Spain at half (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Spurred by 21 points from Dwyane Wade and good outside shooting, the U.S. men's basketball team has a 69-61 lead ... ...Full Story

Redemption: Defense struggles, but U.S. men beat Spain for gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The defense withered, allowing the most points ever scored against an American group in a men's Olympic basketbal... ...Full Story

US water polo loses gold to Hungary (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Hungary earned its third straight Olympic championship in men's water polo and its ninth gold medal in the sport ... ...Full Story

France wins handball gold (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - France won its first-ever gold medal in handball, taking the men's competition at the Beijing Olympics with a 28-... ...Full Story

Closing ceremony ends record-setting Olympics (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on Sunday night ended 16 days of competition at a record-setting Gam... ...Full Story

Massa dominates European Grand Prix at Valencia (Formula 1)

Valencia, Spain (Sports Network) - After a disappointing finish in the Hungarian Grand Prix three weeks ago, Ferrari's Felipe Massa re... ...Full Story

Olympic Daily News - Sunday, August 24 (Olympics)

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on Sunday night ended 16 days of competition at a record-setting Gam... ...Full Story

Jays try to make Red Sox feel blue once again (MLB)

(Sports Network) - If the Boston Red Sox miss the postseason, their play against the Toronto Blue Jays will be a big reason why. Today the... ...Full Story

Cabrera standing in the way of Yanks' potential sweep of Orioles (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Daniel Cabrera tries for his fourth win against the New York Yankees his season as his Baltimore Orioles attempt to salvage ... ...Full Story

Astros, Mets wrap up series at Shea (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The New York Mets have passed virtually every test that's come their way over the past few weeks. The National League East lead... ...Full Story

Sabathia goes for Brewers in rubber match with Pirates (MLB)

(Sports Network) - CC Sabathia will try to extend two amazing streaks when the new Milwaukee Brewers ace toes the rubber in this afternoon's finale... ...Full Story

Cards send Looper to hill in finale with Braves at Busch (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Right-hander Braden Looper can equal last season's personal-best win total today when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta... ...Full Story

Jimenez hopes to stay hot against Reds (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Red-hot right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez looks for a second straight success against Cincinnati today when the Colorado Rockies host ... ...Full Story

D'Backs end stay at home with capper against Fish (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to conclude what's been a successful homestand thus far on another positive note, as the N... ...Full Story

Giants shoot for fifth straight win and sweep of Friars (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The San Francisco Giants can record a season high for consecutive victories when the club shoots for a three-game sweep of the S... ...Full Story

Phils hope to get the brooms out in finale with Dodgers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers may have wrecked the Philadelphia Phillies' chances to win a division title last week. The Phils are do... ...Full Story

White Sox enter crucial finale with red-hot Rays (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays try to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox this afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field. ...Full Story

Cubs close homestand against lowly Nats (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs conclude a six-game homestand today with the last of three consecutive meetings with the lowly Washington Nati... ...Full Story

Deja vu? Tigers go for second straight road sweep of Royals (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers try for their second straight three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals this afternoon, when the two AL Cent... ...Full Story

Angels, Twins to close out series between division leaders (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Ervin Santana tries for win No. 14 when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim wrap up a four-game series with the Minnesota ... ...Full Story

A's hope to break long drought in finale with Mariners (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics shoot for a rare series win this afternoon, when they wrap up a four-game set with the woeful Seattl... ...Full Story

Indians vie for seventh straight win, sweep of Rangers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Nicaraguan veteran Vicente Padilla tries to snap a four- start skid when the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians close ou... ...Full Story

Phils try to make it three in a row against Dodgers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers may have wrecked the Philadelphia Phillies' chances to win a division title last week. The Phils are do... ...Full Story

Dawkins should be ready for Eagles opener (NFL)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles veteran safety Brian Dawkins should be ready to play in the team's season opener versus... ...Full Story

Clarke cruises to four-shot win at KLM Open (PGA European)

Zandvoort, Netherlands (Sports Network) - Darren Clarke ran off three straight birdies from the 10th en route to a four-under 66 Sunday, which hel... ...Full Story

Red Sox place P Aardsma on DL (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher David Aardsma on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, retroactive to August ... ...Full Story

Deco helps Chelsea slip past Wigan (English Premiership)

Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Deco scored his second goal in as many games for Chelsea on Sunday, leading the Blues to a 1-0 win over ... ...Full Story

Fenin salvages draw for Eintracht (German Bundesliga)

Cologne, Germany (Sports Network) - Martin Fenin scored in the 81st minute to help Eintracht earn a 1-1 draw against Koln at Rhein Energie S... ...Full Story

Mears joining RCR in 2009, Bowyer switching teams (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Bristol, TN (Sports Network) - Team owner Richard Childress announced changes within his organization for the 2009 season Saturday at the Bri... ...Full Story

Royals bring up P Duckworth from minors (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of pitcher Brandon Duckworth from Triple-A Omaha prior t... ...Full Story

Report: Cowboys G Kosier could miss six weeks with foot injury (NFL)

Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Dallas Cowboys starting left guard Kyle Kosier could reportedly miss six weeks with an injury to his right foot. ...Full Story

Bengals' Palmer on schedule for opener (NFL)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer underwent a brief procedure Sunday for treatment of a nose injury h... ...Full Story

Redskins' Taylor out 10-14 days with knee sprain (NFL)

Ashburn, VA (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor is expected to be sidelined 10-to-14 days with a sprained right kne... ...Full Story

Falcons sign TE Pollard, release Cooper (NFL)

Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Sunday and released tight end George Cooper. ...Full Story

Japan edges Louisiana in consolation game (Other)

South Williamsport, PA (Sports Network) - Tsuyoki Setoguchi scored the go- ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning on a Kennon Fontenot w... ...Full Story

Report: Giants' Umenyiora done for season (NFL)

Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora will miss the entire 2008 season after injuring his le... ...Full Story

Giants' Umenyiora done for season (NFL)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora will miss the entire 2008 season after injuring... ...Full Story

Lee routs Kittleson for U.S. Amateur crown (USGA)

Pinehurst, NC (Sports Network) - Danny Lee used a hotter putter to defeat Drew Kittleson, 5 & 4, in the 36-hole final at the U.S. Amateur Champ... ...Full Story

Passport issues force Red Bulls' Rojas to miss match (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - New York Red Bulls attacking midfielder Jorge Rojas missed Sunday's Major League Soccer match vs. the Ho... ...Full Story

Ausmus, Erstad homer in extras to lift Houston over Mets (MLB)

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Brad Ausmus and Darin Erstad each homered in the 10th inning to give Houston a 6-4 win over the New York Mets, in... ...Full Story

Lowrie powers Red Sox over Blue Jays (MLB)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Jed Lowrie's solo homer in the 11th inning was the difference, as the Boston Red Sox edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 6... ...Full Story

Harden, Cubs take series from Nationals (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Rich Harden was excellent on the mound and Kosuke Fukudome had a pinch-hit, two-run homer to lead the Cubs in... ...Full Story

Piercy wins for second time in three weeks (Nationwide Tour)

Moscow, PA (Sports Network) - Scott Piercy fired a six-under 64 Sunday to come from behind and win the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. ...Full Story

Pujols, Looper lead Red Birds over Bravos (MLB)

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Albert Pujols went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and three walks, and Braden Looper threw seven solid innings t... ...Full Story

D-Backs option Slaten; recall Buckner (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned left-handed pitcher Doug Slaten to Triple-A Tucson on Sunday and recalled ri... ...Full Story

Rennes scores twice in injury time to stun Lille (French Ligue 1)

Rennes, France (Sports Network) - Bruno Cheyrou and Moussa Sow scored in injury time, lifting Rennes to a stunning 2-1 victory over Lille on Sunday... ...Full Story

Reds' Cueto leaves game (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto left Sunday's 4-3 loss against the Colorado Rockies after the thi... ...Full Story

Royals snap seven-game losing streak with win over Tigers (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Jose Guillen homered and Mark Teahen drove in three runs, as the Kansas City Royals topped the Detroit Tiger... ...Full Story

Little League World Series update - August 24th (Other)

South Williamsport, PA (Sports Network) - ...Full Story

White Sox edge Tampa in extras (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - After A.J. Pierzynski somehow got himself safely out of a rundown, Alexei Ramirez's single to right scored h... ...Full Story

Cardinals OF Barton leaves with oblique strain (MLB)

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis outfielder Brian Barton left in the sixth inning of the Cardinals' 6-3 win over Atlanta on Sunday wi... ...Full Story

Richdale hangs on for first Duramed Futures title (LPGA)

Gettysburg, PA (Sports Network) - Samantha Richdale stumbled to a one-over 73 Sunday, but it was enough to win the Gettysburg Championship by two ... ...Full Story

Falcons tab Ryan starting QB (NFL)

Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan will be the team's starter for its opening game. ...Full Story

Kerr wins playoff for Safeway title (LPGA)

Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Cristie Kerr birdied the first playoff hole Sunday to defeat Helen Alfredsson and Sophie Gustafson and win t... ...Full Story

Cano's homer lifts Yankees to win, sweep of Orioles (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Robinson Cano went 4-for-5, and hit the go- ahead homer in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees edged the... ...Full Story

Red Bulls trample Dynamo to win third straight (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Red Bulls took over for the Houston Dynamo as the hottest team in Major League Soccer with a 3-... ...Full Story

Hardy lifts Brewers over Pirates in extras (MLB)

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - J.J. Hardy hit a game-winning single in the 12th inning after Guillermo Mota got out of a bases-loaded, no-out ... ...Full Story

Angels rally in eighth to upend Twins (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Mark Teixeira finished 3-for-4 with a homer, double and two runs scored, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim sc... ...Full Story

Singh wins playoff for Barclays title (PGA)

Paramus, NJ (Sports Network) - Vijay Singh birdied the second hole of a thrilling playoff on Sunday to defeat Sergio Garcia and Kevin Suth... ...Full Story

Lopez helps Mariners power past Athletics (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Felix Hernandez was solid in six innings and Miguel Cairo had a double, a triple, drove in two runs and score... ...Full Story

Willingham, Marlins top D-Backs (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Josh Willingham went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI to help the Florida Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamo... ...Full Story

Molina's bat leads Giants past Pads (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Bengie Molina matched a career-high with five runs batted in, leading the Giants to a comeback victory ov... ...Full Story

Coe gets first Canadian Tour win (Canadian PGA)

Mississauga, ON (Sports Network) - Alex Coe shot a two-under 68 on Sunday to earn his first Canadian Tour victory at the Jane Rogers Champi... ...Full Story

Castroneves revives title hopes with Sonoma victory (IRL)

Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Helio Castroneves snapped a 29-race winless streak in the IndyCar Series Sunday with a victory in the Indy Gra... ...Full Story

Quintanilla's blast lifts Rockies over Reds in 12th inning (MLB)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Omar Quintanilla hit a game-ending home run in the 12th inning to propel the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 comeback vi... ...Full Story

Hawaii pulls away from Mexico to win Little League World Series (Other)

South Williamsport, PA (Sports Network) - Tanner Tokunaga hit a pair of home runs and drove in three, as Hawaii downed Mexico, 12-3, to win ... ...Full Story

Kite comes from behind for Boeing win (PGA Champions)

Snoqualmie, WA (Sports Network) - Tom Kite fired a six-under 66 on Sunday to come from behind and collect his first Champions Tour victory in tw... ...Full Story

Pacific Classic win gives Gomez weekend sweep (Thoroughbred Racing)

Del Mar, CA (Sports Network) - One day after winning the $1 million Travers at Saratoga, jockey Garrett Gomez completed a perfect weekend by takin... ...Full Story

Losman and Bills handle Colts (NFL)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - J.P. Losman threw for 108 yards on 13- of-19 passes and Terrence McGee highlighted a terrific defensive ... ...Full Story

Raiders WR Carter out for season (NFL)

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Oakland wide receiver Drew Carter will miss the entire 2008 campaign with a torn ACL, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin... ...Full Story

Gutierrez keeps Tribe in win column over Texas (MLB)

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Franklin Gutierrez drove in the game-winning run in the ninth as the Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sw... ...Full Story

Colts C Saturday leaves game (NFL)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday left Sunday's 20-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bill... ...Full Story

Feliz wins it in extras as Phils down LA, inch closer to Mets (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Pedro Feliz tied the game with a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning and came through with a game-winning... ...Full Story

Miami suspends seven players for season opener (NCAA Football I-A)

Coral Gables, FL (Sports Network) - Miami starting quarterback Robert Marve and six other Hurricanes have been suspended for Thursday's sea... ...Full Story


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