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Pedroia helps BoSox slam Yanks (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Jason Bay finished 2-for-4 with four RBI and Dustin Pedroia added a grand slam as Boston routed the New Yor... ...Full Story

Angels activate Willits from disabled list (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated outfielder Reggie Willits from the 15-day disabled list prior to W... ...Full Story

Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Jon Lester attempts to bounce back from one of his worst starts of the season this afternoon, when the Boston Red Sox try to ... ...Full Story

Around FCS: CAA Heavyweights Take Aim For Title (NCAA Football I-AA)

Philadelphia (Sports Network) - Every week in the Colonial Athletic Association is something akin to a series of heavyweight elimination bouts. ...Full Story

Harang targets back-to-back wins in finale with Astros (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Right-hander Aaron Harang will try to win consecutive starts for the first time this season tonight when the Cincinnati Reds c... ...Full Story

Dodgers try to avoid sweep at hands of lowly Nats (MLB)

(Sports Network) - If the Los Angeles Dodgers wind up eventually falling short in their quest to win the National League West, the team will likel... ...Full Story

Marlins close road trip in Atlanta (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins hope to end a nine-game road trip on a winning note in tonight's rubber match with the Atlanta Braves from ... ...Full Story

Rays aim for monumental win in finale with Blue Jays (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Red-hot right-hander Edwin Jackson goes for a sixth win in seven starts when the first-place Tampa Bay Rays close out a ... ...Full Story

Angels continue homestand with visit from Rangers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Angels continue to tune up for the postseason as they open a four-game series with the Texas Rangers ... ...Full Story

Twins visit A's in next stop on grueling trip (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins continue their push towards the postseason this evening, when they continue their 14-game road tri... ...Full Story

Around FCS: Rest Of Conference Chases McNeese State (NCAA Football I-AA)

Philadelphia (Sports Network) - McNeese State regained its swagger in 2007, going undefeated in the regular season on the way to another Southland ... ...Full Story

Keeping the Good Times Rolling (NCAA Football I-A)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - College football fans across the country have waited patiently (tongue planted firmly in cheek) for the 2008 se... ...Full Story

Around FCS: Are You Ready For Some Football? (NCAA Football I-AA)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - I'm not usually one for the raspy, bellowing Country vocal tones of Hank Williams Jr., but this is one day each... ...Full Story

Around FCS: Figuring Out The Perrilloux Factor In OVC (NCAA Football I-AA)

Philadelphia (Sports Network) - The landscape in the Ohio Valley Conference changed the day that LSU transfer Ryan Perrilloux visited the Jackson... ...Full Story

Hamels leads playoff-hopeful Phillies into Wrigley (MLB)

(Sports Network) - For a team that's in a dogfight to try to make the postseason, having to visit the club that owns the best record in baseball ... ...Full Story

Stu Barnes retires, joins Stars coaching staff (NHL)

Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - Stu Barnes, a 16-year veteran who spent the last four seasons with the Dallas Stars, announced his retirement on Th... ...Full Story

Mickelson headlines Skins game field (PGA)

Indian Wells, CA (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson, two-time defending champion Stephen Ames, K.J. Choi and Rocco Mediate were announced o... ...Full Story

Ducks QB Costa out for 2008 after knee surgery (NCAA Football I-A)

Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Oregon sophomore quarterback Nate Costa will likely miss the entire 2008 season after again undergoing surgery o... ...Full Story

Bucs sign DE Chukwurah (NFL)

Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed defensive end Patrick Chukwurah to an undisclosed contract. ...Full Story

Yankees demote Robertson (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees have optioned pitcher David Robertson to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and recalled pitche... ...Full Story

Georgetown extends women's hoops coach Williams-Flournoy (NCAA-W Basketball)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Georgetown has signed head women's basketball coach Terri Williams-Flournoy to a contract extension t... ...Full Story

Report: Goodell reinstates Adam Jones (NFL)

Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has reportedly reinstated cornerback Adam Jones. ...Full Story

Venus, Safina charge into third round at U.S. Open (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Two-time champion Venus Williams and Olympic silver medalist Dinara Safina were easy second-round winner... ...Full Story

Line of Scrimmage: Your Guide to the 2008 NFL Season (NFL)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Shawne Merriman is clearly excited about the start of the 2008 NFL season, perhaps even more so than you or me.... ...Full Story

Golf Tidbits: Ladies, study that English (PGA)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - A story earlier this week announced to the world that the LPGA Tour is going to make all of its players learn h... ...Full Story

Goodell reinstates Adam Jones (NFL)

Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated cornerback Adam Jones. ...Full Story

Rocky Mountain rivals square off in rare Friday fixture (MLS)

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake resume their Rocky Mountain rivalry on a rare Friday night Major Lea... ...Full Story

Curlin makes Saratoga debut in Woodward Stakes (Thoroughbred Racing)

Saratoga Springs, NY (Sports Network) - Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin returns to the races Saturday in the $500,000 Woodward Stakes at Sar... ...Full Story

Broncos deal G Holland to Dallas (NFL)

Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - The Denver Broncos have traded guard Montrae Holland to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth-round pick i... ...Full Story

United to face Celtic, Villarreal in CL group play (International Soccer)

Monaco, France (Sports Network) - Manchester United, which won the Champions League last season, was drawn into Group E of the 2008-09 edition... ...Full Story

Around FCS: Week 1 - Top 25 Predictions (NCAA Football I-AA)

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Havret leads by two at Gleneagles (PGA European)

Perthshire, Scotland (Sports Network) - Gregory Havret carded a five-under-par 68 Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of t... ...Full Story

Ferrer, Murray, Blake reach third round in Flushing (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer, sixth-seeded Brit Andy Murray and ninth-seeded American favorite Ja... ...Full Story

De La Hoya to face Pacquiao in December (Boxing)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao will meet in the ring on Saturday, December 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Veg... ...Full Story

Fiorentina signs Gamberini to five-year deal (Italian Serie A)

Florence, Italy (Sports Network) - Fiorentina defender Alessandro Gamberini has signed a new five-year contract, the club announced Thursday. ...Full Story

Giambi and Yanks avoid sweep by Red Sox (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Jason Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer in the seventh inning to tie the game and singled home the winning ... ...Full Story

Art Official favored in Cane Pace (Harness Racing)

Freehold, NJ (Sports Network) - Art Official, Meadowlands Pace champ, is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for Monday's Cane Pace at Freehold Ra... ...Full Story

Mrowiec leaves Kaunas to join Hearts (Scottish Premier League)

Edinburgh, Scotland (Sports Network) - Hearts signed Poland midfielder Adrian Mrowiec to its already substantial ranks from FBK Kaunas on Thursda... ...Full Story

Wigginton powers Astros by Reds (MLB)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Ty Wigginton homered twice as Houston clipped Cincinnati, 3-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set from M... ...Full Story

Royals extend agreement with Omaha until 2010 (MLB)

Omaha, NE (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday that the franchise has extended its Triple-A affiliate agreement ... ...Full Story

Atletico signs Banega on loan from Valencia (Spanish La Liga)

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Atletico Madrid signed Argentinian midfielder Ever Banega on loan from La Liga rivals Valencia on Thursday. ...Full Story

Bolton loses Elmander, Taylor to injuries (English Premiership)

Bolton, England (Sports Network) - Bolton boss Gary Megson has confirmed his worst fears that both Johan Elmander and Matty Taylor will be sidel... ...Full Story

Hornets add depth in Marks (NBA)

New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Hornets strengthened their bench on Thursday by signing free-agent forward/center Sean Marks. ...Full Story

Seven MLS players to represent USA in WC qualifiers (MLS)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 20 players that will train in advance of the pa... ...Full Story

Bayern sends Jansen to Hamburg, adds Italy's Oddo (German Bundesliga)

Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayern Munich sold German defender Marcell Jansen to Hamburg and replaced him with Italian World Cup winner M... ...Full Story

Kings ink another first-round pick (NHL)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with defenseman Colten Teubert on Th... ...Full Story

Boston's Beckett to miss Friday start, will visit Dr. Andrews (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago Whi... ...Full Story

Dodgers activate Wade, designate Sturtze (MLB)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher Cory Wade from the 15-day disabled list and designated pitcher Tany... ...Full Story

Report: Colts C Saturday out six weeks (NFL)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday will reportedly miss the first six weeks of the season due to ligam... ...Full Story

Bolton signs Davies to new three-year contract (English Premiership)

Bolton, England (Sports Network) - Bolton striker Kevin Davies has signed a new extended three-year contract to keep him at the Reebok Stadium unti... ...Full Story

Ivanovic shocked by French qualifier Coin at U.S. Open (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - French qualifier Julie Coin, ranked 188th in the world, pulled off a massive upset on Thursday by ous... ...Full Story

Four minor leaguers suspended by MLB (MLB)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball suspended Chicago Cubs minor league pitchers Arturo Florentino, Carlos Galvez and Jose ... ...Full Story

Rockets' Hayes has successful surgery on nose (NBA)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes broke his nose during a workout session on Thursday and underwent successf... ...Full Story

Bland leads at Seaforth Classic (Canadian PGA)

Seaforth, ON (Sports Network) - Adam Bland fired an eight-under-par 63 on Thursday to take the opening-round lead of the inaugural Seaforth ... ...Full Story

Grizzlies sign Iranian C Haddadi (NBA)

Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies have signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who recently played for the Iranian national t... ...Full Story

Nats' Hill done for season (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill will miss the rest of the season due to swelling in his right elbow... ...Full Story

A's reinstate Sweeney from DL; option Gonzalez (MLB)

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfiel... ...Full Story

Broncos' Marshall has suspension reduced to one game (NFL)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The NFL announced on Thursday that the Denver Broncos' Brandon Marshall had his three-game suspension for a... ...Full Story

Jags OL Williams leaves with injury (NFL)

Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Maurice Williams left Thursday's 24-3 preseason victory ... ...Full Story

Braves' Soriano has season-ending elbow surgery (MLB)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta Braves reliever Rafael Soriano had successful season-ending surgery on his right elbow on Thursday by... ...Full Story

Angels' Kendrick lands on DL (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Angels placed second baseman Howie Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a t... ...Full Story

Ravens sign QB Bramlet (NFL)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Casey Bramlet prior to Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Atlanta Falco... ...Full Story

Sun scorch Fever (WNBA)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Tamika Whitmore's 15 points led Connecticut past Indiana, 84-58, in WNBA action. ...Full Story

Lions keep Bills in check to go undefeated in preseason (NFL)

Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Jerome Felton scored the game's only touchdown to help the Detroit Lions beat the Buffalo Bills, 14-... ...Full Story

Jets' reserves top Eagles' in final preseason tuneup (NFL)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - In a final tuneup before the games take on real meaning, the New York Jets held on to beat the Philadelph... ...Full Story

McCann, Morton lead Braves past Marlins (MLB)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Brian McCann smacked a three-run homer and the Braves pitching staff shut down the powerful Florida lineup, as Atla... ...Full Story

G-Men edge Pats in rematch of Super Bowl 42 (NFL)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Backup quarterback David Carr threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns on 20-of-29 completions, as the New Y... ...Full Story

Ruiz crawls toward another reign (Boxing)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Quick, hit the lights...everyone's favorite cockroach is re-emerging from boxing's baseboards. ...Full Story

Reed kicks Steelers by Panthers in preseason finale (NFL)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Jeff Reed hit a field goal as time expired, and the Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers, 19-16, in preseason... ...Full Story

Aybar, Rays edge Blue Jays (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Willy Aybar's solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference, as Tampa Bay clipped Tor... ...Full Story

Bengals take final preseason match from Colts (NFL)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Chris Perry and DeDe Dorsey each scored a touchdown to help the Cincinnati Bengals top the Indianapolis Colts... ...Full Story

Shockley, Falcons defeat Ravens (NFL)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - D.J. Shockley tallied 98 yards and a touchdown on 7-of-14 passing to lead the Atlanta Falcons past the... ...Full Story

Perkins leads Sky over Liberty (WNBA)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Jia Perkins scored 19 points and dished out three assists to lift the Chicago Sky over the New York Liberty,... ...Full Story

Jags handle Washington in preseason finale (NFL)

Landover, MD (Sports Network) - David Garrard, Cleo Lemon and Todd Bouman each tossed a touchdown pass as Jacksonville gained 339 yards of offense... ...Full Story

Dolphins edge Saints (NFL)

New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Chad Henne's eight-yard touchdown pass to Sean Ryan late in the second quarter was the difference, as the Miam... ...Full Story

Buccaneers defeat Texans in preseason finale (NFL)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Dexter Jackson returned a punt for a touchdown, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged out the Texans, 16-6, in the... ...Full Story

Bears rally to get the best of Browns in preseason finale (NFL)

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Caleb Hanie totaled 115 yards on 12-of-17 passing but was intercepted once, and Rex Grossman connected on 5-o... ...Full Story

Ramirez keeps Cubs rolling with late-inning slam against Phils (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Aramis Ramirez hit a go-ahead grand slam as part of a five-run eighth inning, as the Chicago Cubs shocked the Ph... ...Full Story

Skinner throws three TD passes to lead Wake Forest in rout of Baylor (NCAA Football I-A)

Waco, TX (Sports Network) - Riley Skinner went 27-of-36 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead 23rd-ranked Wake Forest in a 41-13... ...Full Story

Chiefs edge Rams (NFL)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Kolby Smith ran six times for 38 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Kansas City Chiefs over St. Louis, 21-... ...Full Story

Nadal, Ferrer, Murray, Blake reach third round in Flushing (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Top-seed Rafael Nadal, fourth- seeded Spaniard David Ferrer, sixth-seeded Brit Andy Murray and ni... ...Full Story

Blue Jays designate Stairs for assignment (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays designated Matt Stairs for assignment following Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Ba... ...Full Story

Storm defense, Bird reign over Comets (WNBA)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Sue Bird poured in a game-high 22 points as Seattle jumped out to a big lead and never looked back in a 66-4... ...Full Story

Silver Stars streak past Mercury (WNBA)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Sophia Young scored a game-high 18 points as the Western Conference-leading San Antonio Silver Stars trounced t... ...Full Story

Parker, Sparks top Monarchs (WNBA)

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Candace Parker had 19 points and nine rebounds to lead the Sparks over the Monarchs, 78-63, in the firs... ...Full Story

Rivera's double gives Angels comeback victory (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Jon Garland persevered through eight innings, and Juan Rivera had a go-ahead three-run double, as the Los Ange... ...Full Story

A's edge Twins in ninth (MLB)

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Kurt Suzuki had a pinch-hit, game-winning double in the ninth to lead the Oakland Athletics in a 3-2 victor... ...Full Story

Choice, Cowboys beat Vikings (NFL)

Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Tashard Choice helped his chances of securing a roster spot by scoring a touchdown to lead the Dallas Cowboys... ...Full Story

Titans edge Pack in preseason finale (NFL)

Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Matt Flynn's two-point conversion pass as time expired fell incomplete, and the Tennessee Titans held on ... ...Full Story


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