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Dice-K, Boston bats give Red Sox win over Chicago (MLB)

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Kevin Youkilis and Jason Bay each knocked in three runs as Boston blasted Chicago, 8-0, in the opener of a thre... ...Full Story

Bean, four others share lead in California (PGA Champions)

Pebble Beach, CA (Sports Network) - Andy Bean carded a six-under 66 at Pebble Beach on Friday to grab a share of the lead during the suspended f... ...Full Story

Guzman's cycle leads Nationals to sweep of Dodgers (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Cristian Guzman hit for the cycle, and Elijah Dukes smacked two home runs to lead the Washington Natio... ...Full Story

Tressel gets raise from Ohio State (NCAA Football I-A)

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has agreed to contract revisions that will make him the highest-pai... ...Full Story

Everton signs striker Saha from Man United (English Premiership)

Merseyside, England (Sports Network) - Everton agreed to a deal with Manchester United to sign Louis Saha for an undisclosed fee Friday. ...Full Story

Everton to play Standard Liege in UEFA Cup (International Soccer)

Merseyside, England (Sports Network) - Everton learned Friday it will face Standard Liege in the UEFA Cup first round after being paired with... ...Full Story

Spurs' Ginobili needs surgery (NBA)

San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - San Antonio Spurs star guard Manu Ginobili will undergo surgery to correct a posterior impingement o... ...Full Story

Senderos happy about move from Arsenal to AC Milan (Italian Serie A)

Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - AC Milan's new signing, Philippe Senderos, is delighted to have sealed his move from Arsenal to the San Siro o... ...Full Story

Hamilton signs Etienn, Videira and Casement (Scottish Premier League)

Hamilton, Scotland (Sports Network) - Hamilton Academical boss Billy Reid has made three new signings after learning that Mark McLaughlin fac... ...Full Story

Twins resume series with A's by the bay (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins hope to avoid their fourth straight loss in Oakland this evening, as they play the second test of a fou... ...Full Story

Angels attempt to further gap on Rangers (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim continue their push towards their fourth American League West crown in five years when... ...Full Story

Kazmir, Rays welcome Orioles to the Trop (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Southpaw Scott Kazmir pitches for a piece of Tampa Bay franchise history tonight when the Rays take on the visiting Baltimore O... ...Full Story

Blue Jays send Burnett to hill in test with Yanks (MLB)

(Sports Network) - A.J. Burnett takes aim at his 17th win of the season this evening when the Toronto Blue Jays play the first of three games again... ...Full Story

Indians host Mariners hoping to extend win streak to 11 games (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Cleveland's current 10-game winning streak may be too little too late as far as a second straight playoff appearance is concerne... ...Full Story

Dice-K aims to extend unbeaten streak in matchup with White Sox (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Daisuke Matsuzaka will try to run his unbeaten streak to six straight starts tonight, when he leads the American League Wild Car... ...Full Story

Tigers resume homestand with opener against Royals (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers are still searching for the first win on their current homestand and will take a shot at the Kansas City Roya... ...Full Story

Rockies open set at San Diego (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Both the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres have had disappointing 2008 seasons, but each has been playing quite well a... ...Full Story

Cards to send out struggling Lohse against Astros (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Kyle Lohse was the St. Louis Cardinals' best pitcher in the first half of the season. It's been a different story since th... ...Full Story

Braves visit Nats for battle of NL East also-rans (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have had little luck against most of their fellow National League East residents this year. The Atlan... ...Full Story

Phils, Cubs set for matinee affair at Wrigley (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has been one of the better relief corps in baseball this season, but the unit has le... ...Full Story

Diamondbacks host Dodgers in crucial NL West series (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The top two teams in the National League West start up an important three-game series this evening at Chase Field, where the f... ...Full Story

Perez hopes to keep up success against Marlins as Mets visit Miami (MLB)

(Sports Network) - One thing that has been a constant in Oliver Perez's up- and-down season has been his ability to beat the Florida Marlins. Th... ...Full Story

Brewers, Pirates start series in Steel City (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Lefty Tom Gorzelanny makes his second start since a stint in the minors tonight, when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game ... ...Full Story

Volquez, Zito square off in Cincy (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Right-hander Edinson Volquez faces San Francisco for the second time this season tonight when the Cincinnati Reds open a three-... ...Full Story

Hamburg completes signing of two defenders (German Bundesliga)

Hamburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Hamburg has completed the signings of Bayern Munich defender Marcell Jansen and Sao Paolo center back Ale... ...Full Story

Aston Villa lures Milner away from Newcastle (English Premiership)

Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has made Newcastle United midfielder James Milner his eighth signing of th... ...Full Story

Liverpool in talks with Espanyol's Riera (English Premiership)

Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool has taken a major step toward signing Albert Riera after Espanyol agreed to release the winger ... ...Full Story

Sports Network Announces Payton, Buchanan Watch Lists (NCAA Football I-AA)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The race for the 2008 Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award has begun, with The Sports Network's annou... ...Full Story

Chelsea aim to continue positive start in London derby (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea has been the most impressive side in the Premiership through two games, and the team will play its f... ...Full Story

Title contenders set to break in new coaches (Dutch Eredivisie)

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sports Network) - The three biggest clubs in the Eredivisie, PSV Eindhoven, Ajax, and Feyenoord will each be starti... ...Full Story

Jankovic reaches fourth round in NYC (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic was a hard-fought third-round victor Friday at the 2008 U.S. Open. ...Full Story

Considine signs new deal with Aberdeen (Scottish Premier League)

Aberdeen, Scotland (Sports Network) - Aberdeen handed defender Andrew Considine a new four-year contract Friday. ...Full Story

West Bromwich signs Koren to new two-year deal (English Premiership)

West Bromwich, England (Sports Network) - Midfielder Robert Koren has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with West Bromwich. ...Full Story

Davydenko eases into third round at the Open (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Gritty Russian star Nikolay Davydenko was a third-round winner Friday at the 2008 U.S. Open. ...Full Story

Inter hoping for another "Special" season (Italian Serie A)

Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - There were many big transfers in Serie A over the summer, but Inter Milan's appointment of former Chelsea boss Jos... ...Full Story

Three minor league pitchers suspended (MLB)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - A pair of New York Yankees minor league pitchers and a Chicago Cubs minor league hurler were each suspende... ...Full Story

College Football - The Long Wait Is Over (NCAA Football I-A)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - After months of fine-tuned preparation, all the studying and hard work will finally be put to the test as the... ...Full Story

Mendes, Rangers set for first Old Firm showdown (Scottish Premier League)

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - The Scottish Premier League title has been a battle between Glasgow rivals Rangers and Celtic for many ye... ...Full Story

Chelsea expects Drogba back by mid-September (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea revealed Friday it expects striker Didier Drogba to be back in action immediately after the upcoming i... ...Full Story

Field of 14 set for Pennsylvania Derby (Thoroughbred Racing)

Bensalem, PA (Sports Network) - Monday's 29th running of the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby has attracted a full field of 14 three-year-... ...Full Story

Eagles cut RB Moats (NFL)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Running back Ryan Moats was one of eight players released by the Philadelphia Eagles Friday. ...Full Story

Indians activate C Martinez from DL (MLB)

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Victor Martinez from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. ...Full Story

Knicks acquire Patrick Ewing Jr. (NBA)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Knicks acquired forward Patrick Ewing, Jr. from the Houston Rockets Friday in exchange for the draft... ...Full Story

Construction delayed on new Liverpool stadium (English Premiership)

Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool has blamed "global market conditions" after announcing Friday that work on its new stadi... ...Full Story

Blackburn set to add goalkeeper Bunn (English Premiership)

Blackburn, England (Sports Network) - Blackburn agreed to a deal Friday with Northampton Town to sign goalkeeper Mark Bunn. ...Full Story

FSU's Pressley done for season (NCAA Football I-A)

Tallahassee, FL (Sports Network) - Florida State running back Tavares Pressley will miss the entire 2008 season after tearing the ACL i... ...Full Story

Jankovic, Dementieva reach fourth round in Big Apple (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva were a pair of third-round... ...Full Story

Real Madrid eyes repeat, Champions League success (Spanish La Liga)

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid spent the entire summer trying to lure Cristiano Ronaldo to Spain, while putting Robinho on the marke... ...Full Story

Havret still on top at Johnnie Walker (PGA European)

Perthshire, Scotland (Sports Network) - Gregory Havret had a wild round on Friday that featured an eagle, five birdies, a double-bogey and thr... ...Full Story

Federer wins Open second-rounder (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Reigning four-time champion Roger Federer extended his U.S. Open winning streak to 29 straight matches ... ...Full Story

Hurricane Gustav forces LSU to move up opener (NCAA Football I-AA)

Baton Rouge, LA (Sports Network) - LSU has moved up the kickoff time of its home opener Saturday against Appalachian State due to conc... ...Full Story

Bayer Leverkusen ready for surprising Hoffenheim (German Bundesliga)

Leverkusen, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayer Leverkusen manager Bruno Labbadia has been impressed by newly promoted Hoffenheim, but the surprisin... ...Full Story

Zenit holds off United to claim Super Cup (International Soccer)

Fontvieille, Monaco (Sports Network) - Zenit St. Petersburg got goals from Pavel Pogrebniak and Danny as they upset last season's Champio... ...Full Story

D-Backs claim Ledezma (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed left-handed pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres Frida... ...Full Story

St. Etienne hopes to end 14-year skid against Lyon (French Ligue 1)

Saint Etienne, France (Sports Network) - St. Etienne will try to end a 14-year winless streak against seven-time defending Ligue 1 champion Lyon ... ...Full Story

Beckett headed to DL once more (MLB)

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list Friday with right elbow inflamma... ...Full Story

Jankovic, Dementieva advance; Kuznetsova ousted at U.S. Open (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva were a pair of third-rou... ...Full Story

Texans release LB Colvin, among others (NFL)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Houston released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin on Friday along with a slew of others in slimming the roster ... ...Full Story

Struggling L.A. hopes to snap skid at New England (MLS)

Foxborough, MA (Sports Network) - Bruce Arena wasn't making any excuses after a 1-0 loss to Chicago last week in his coaching debut for Los Angele... ...Full Story

Soriano, Cubs top Phils for seventh win in a row (MLB)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Alfonso Soriano's solo home run in the seventh inning was the difference, as the Chicago Cubs clipped the Ph... ...Full Story

Padres place OF Hairston on DL, among other moves (MLB)

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Scott Hairston on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a torn ligament i... ...Full Story

Dallas WR Hurd ruled out for opener (NFL)

Irving, TX (Sports Network) - The Dallas Cowboys announced Friday that wide receiver Sam Hurd will be held out of the team's season opener due... ...Full Story

San Jose sheds expansion tag before K.C. match (MLS)

Santa Clara, CA (Sports Network) - Coach Frank Yallop said after last weekend's 0-0 draw against Chivas USA that it's time to separate San Jose a... ...Full Story

Stoke City signs defender Sonko (English Premiership)

Stoke-on-Trent, England (Sports Network) - Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has added Ibrahima Sonko to his defensive options after signing the... ...Full Story

Nantes player breaks teammate's jaw (French Ligue 1)

Nantes, France (Sports Network) - Nantes' Djamel Abdoun was diagnosed with a broken jaw Friday, an injury likely suffered from a fight with tea... ...Full Story

McKinnie suspended four games by NFL (NFL)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The NFL suspended Minnesota Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday for vio... ...Full Story

Red Bulls sign Touray to developmental deal (MLS)

Secaucus, NJ (Sports Network) - Red Bull New York signed Gambian forward Sainey Touray to a developmental contract, the team announced on Fri... ...Full Story

Chivas USA, TFC desperate to get in win column (MLS)

Carson, CA (Sports Network) - Toronto FC and Chivas USA square off at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night in Major League Soccer action. ...Full Story

Crew, Hoops renew acquaintances (MLS)

Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - The Columbus Crew and FC Dallas renew acquaintances two weeks after meeting at Crew Stadium in Major Lea... ...Full Story

Former American F1 World Champion has died (Formula 1)

Monterey, CA (Sports Network) - Phil Hill, the only American-born driver to win the Formula One world title, died Thursday at a Monterey, ... ...Full Story

Weir ties course record for three-stroke lead (PGA)

Norton, MA (Sports Network) - Mike Weir fired a course-record tying 10-under- par 61 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead after the opening ro... ...Full Story

Carolina lands QB McCown from Miami (NFL)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins traded quarterback Josh McCown to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed 2009 draft choice on Fri... ...Full Story

Braves send P Morton to minors (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves optioned pitcher Charlie Morton to Triple-A Richmond on Friday. ...Full Story

Dodgers send Kershaw to minors, but only briefly (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned pitcher Clayton Kershaw to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and purchased the c... ...Full Story

Lightning acquire D Meszaros (NHL)

Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning continued to reshape their roster on Friday, acquiring defenseman Andrej Meszaros from... ...Full Story

More than just bragging right on line as D.C. hosts N.Y. (MLS)

Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls in the rubber match of the Major League Soccer rivalry on Satur... ...Full Story

Johnson wins pole at California (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Fontana, CA (Sports Network) - California-native Jimmie Johnson captured the pole for Sunday's Pepsi 500 at the Auto Club Speedway. The No.4... ...Full Story

More than just bragging rights on line as D.C. hosts N.Y. (MLS)

Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls in the rubber match of the Major League Soccer rivalry on Satur... ...Full Story

Perkins leads Sky over Mystics (WNBA)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Jia Perkins poured in a game-high 28 points on 11-of-21 shooting to lead the Chicago Sky to a 79-75 victor... ...Full Story

Collins, Parr share lead at Seaforth Classic (Canadian PGA)

Seaforth, ON (Sports Network) - Wil Collins and Andrew Parr both fired rounds of eight-under 63 Friday to move into a share of the lead after two... ...Full Story

Astros extend P Moehler, OF Erstad (MLB)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros signed outfielder Darin Erstad to a one-year, $1.75-million contract extension and ri... ...Full Story

Nolan, Shock top Liberty (WNBA)

Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Deanna Nolan had 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting to lead the Detroit Shock to an 83-69 victory over the New ... ...Full Story

Surging Fire travel to Houston to take on Dynamo (MLS)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Two of Major League Soccer's elite clubs meet at Robertson Stadium on Sunday as the two-time defending champi... ...Full Story

Sun clinch playoff spot with win over Dream (WNBA)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Tamika Whitmore finished with a game-high 27 points and team-high six rebounds, as the Connecticut Sun cruised ... ...Full Story

Braun, Bush lead Brewers past Buccos (MLB)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Dave Bush went 6 2/3 innings to help the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the o... ...Full Story

Tigers use big fifth inning to double up Royals (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Zach Miner gave the Tigers six solid innings and Detroit went on to top Kansas City, 6-3, in the opener of a thre... ...Full Story

Pavano pitches Yanks to much-needed win over Jays (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Carl Pavano was stellar on the mound to win his first game at Yankee Stadium since April 26, 2005, as New York edge... ...Full Story

Reds beat Giants in slugfest (MLB)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Chris Dickerson and Edwin Encarnacion combined to drive in nine runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to an 11... ...Full Story

Berkman homers in ninth to send Astros past Cardinals (MLB)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Lance Berkman's game-winning home run in the ninth propelled the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis... ...Full Story

Rays pound O's behind Floyd, Zobrist (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Ben Zobrist smacked a grand slam and Cliff Floyd drove in five runs as the Tampa Bay Rays crushed the... ...Full Story

Beltran's grand slam gives Mets comeback win (MLB)

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Carlos Beltran clubbed a grand slam with two outs in the top of the ninth inning and the New York Mets held on to ... ...Full Story

Espindola brace leads RSL past rival Rapids (MLS)

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Real Salt Lake improved to 7-0-5 in Major League Soccer play at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday night ... ...Full Story

Baltimore 3B Mora leaves game (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Baltimore Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora left Friday's 14-3 trouncing at the hands of the Tampa Bay R... ...Full Story

Nats' Hill to have surgery on right elbow (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill, already shelved for the rest of the season due to swelling in his ri... ...Full Story

Zimmerman, Milledge help Nats top Braves for fourth straight win (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Ryan Zimmerman and Lastings Milledge each drove in two runs, as the Washington Nationals topped the Atlanta Br... ...Full Story

Seattle snaps Cleveland's 10-game win streak (MLB)

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Felix Hernandez tossed six solid innings, and Raul Ibanez homered and drove in all the Seattle runs, as the Marine... ...Full Story

Rangers recall Mendoza, send White to minors (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers recalled pitcher Luis Mendoza from Triple-A Oklahoma on Friday, and optioned pitcher Bil... ...Full Story

Montreal stops B.C. as time expires to earn victory (CFL)

Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Avon Cobourne rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries and Montreal made a defensive stand as time ... ...Full Story

Federer, Djokovic move on to third round at Open (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Reigning four-time champion Roger Federer extended his U.S. Open winning streak to 29 straight matc... ...Full Story

Diamondbacks activate Upton from DL, bring up P Scherzer (MLB)

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Justin Upton from the 15-day disabled list Friday. ...Full Story

Twins blast A's behind Mauer, Morneau (MLB)

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Kevin Slowey tossed six dominant innings while Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau had five and four hits, respect... ...Full Story

Seattle closes preseason with win over Oakland (NFL)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Seneca Wallace was 21-of-30 for 255 yards and T.J. Duckett had 11 carries for 71 yards and scored two touchdow... ...Full Story

Chargers bolt by 49ers with late touchdown (NFL)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Eldra Buckley's touchdown catch with 29 seconds to play lifted the San Diego Chargers to a 20-17 win ov... ...Full Story

Atkins, Rockies crush Padres (MLB)

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Garrett Atkins had two homers and five runs batted in to give the Rockies a 9-4 victory over the San Diego Pad... ...Full Story

Report: Cincinnati WR Johnson changes name (NFL)

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Outlandish Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Johnson has reportedly changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco. ...Full Story

Federer, Djokovic, Roddick move on to third round at Open (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Reigning four-time champion Roger Federer extended his U.S. Open winning streak to 29 straight matc... ...Full Story

Denver scores 18 unanswered to down Cardinals (NFL)

Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Darrell Hackney was 17-of-26 passing for 208 yards and a touchdown, while Keary Colbert had five catches for 105... ...Full Story

Seahawks lose Obomanu to injury (NFL)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ben Obomanu broke his collarbone in Friday's 23-16 preseason victory over t... ...Full Story


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