Phillies outfielder shares Geoff Jenkins fells in left the game after sustaining a high quad strain running the bases in the third inning. Nick Stavinoha had a two- run single in the first off Kyle Davies( 2- 3, who later retired 15 in a row. Updated: October 20, 2008, 6: 36 PM ET Recovering from ankle sprain, Vujacic returns to practice Comment Email Print Share Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif- Sasha Vujacic went through his first practice with the Los Angeles Lakers since spraining his left ankle on the first day of training camp " It feels good. Terry Cousin has been the nickel cornerback for Jacksonville, but Glenn could challenge for the job once he learns coordinator Mike Smith' s defensive scheme. On Wednesday, it was reported that there was a potential hangup in that when Leyland resigned as manager of the Rockies in 1999, after the first season of a three- year contract, he allegedly agreed not to manage again for seven years. Everybody always thinks steroids are the big, bodybuilder type.
Pierzynski resting, Ozuna started in left field and led off, and Chris Widger caught . 2 batter extended his hitting streak to 17 games- an Atlanta record for the start of the season- and has a . ANAHEIM, Calif( AP- Lyle Overbay' s right hand still isn' t 100 percent almost a year after it was broken, yet it was strong enough to enable him to reach the seats twice against the Los Angeles Angels . The win was just the Nuggets' second in their last 20 games against the Lakers in Los Angeles Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press . Johnson led the Hawks' 15- 3 run that gave Atlanta a 74- 68 lead with 7: 45 left, scoring seven points. In Thomas' absence, the Dolphins will again move Channing Crowder from outside linebacker to the middle, and Derrick Pope will again start on the outside " I grew up a Zach Thomas fan " Pope said " You just say his name and it brings chills So to see him going through this right now, it hurts.
Damon is the first star player to switch sides in the Red Sox- Yankees rivalry over the past few years, although role players such as John Olerud, Alan Embree, Ramiro Mendoza and Mike Myers have done it " We were notified at 11: 55 tonight that Damon had accepted an offer from the Yankees " Red Sox president Larry Lucchino said in an e- mail to The Associated Press . So Baker brought in Bob Howry, who retired Paul Lo Duca on a popup for his third save " I played against him in high school " Lo Duca said " I got one or two good pitches to hit . After making a basket catch, Guerrero fired the ball while Mora headed home after tagging up from third " A great throw by Vladdy to get that ball on the run . Lance Berkman was then hit by a pitch to send home the tying run . The 6- foot- 9 Durant, just 18, is a forward who earned Associated Press college player of the year honors in his one season at Texas. Crabtree Ready To Run- Michael Crabtree talks about his injury and the NFL Draft 6. The retirees sued in 2007, accusing the union of failing to actively pursue marketing deals for such products.
Angels general manager Bill Stoneman said the team would defend its move, but wouldn' t go into details " It' s something that' s going to all be brought out in front of an arbitrator, and that' s the appropriate setting " Stoneman said before the start of a four- game series in Texas " Jose' s conduct that followed[ being lifted, that' s the bulk of it# 133; There was stuff seen publicly and stuff that wasn' t " Guillen was hit by a pitch opening the eighth inning of Saturday' s 5- 3 victory over Oakland Scioscia sent Alfredo Amezaga in to pinch run . Leicester( 2- 1) became Baltimore' s first starter to not give up a run since Erik Bedard held the New York Yankees scoreless on Aug . I was able to locate my fastball and throw my curveball for strikes early in the count " Philadelphia averages 5 . 17- 22# 8226& nbsp; Andy LaRoche had a career game, going 5 for 5 with two doubles and two homers while driving in six runs . Wallace' s 22 points was a career- high for a regular season game. The three- time All- Star helped the Pistons win the 2004 NBA title and advance to the Eastern Conference finals last season for the sixth straight year Washington drafted the shooting guard No.
The Blazers have been made aware of Fernandez' s feelings, the source said . Updated: October 25, 2006, 2: 16 PM ET Bucs' Kelly placed on IR, could require toe surgery Email Print Share By Len Pasquarelli ESPNArchive Starting cornerback Brian Kelly, who has missed four of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' six games this season with a degenerative " turf toe " condition that might eventually require surgery, on Wednesday morning was placed on the injured reserve list . Ponson will be asked questions to determine if he is safe to enter the country, and if he can prove ties to Arbua( family, bank account, house, etc) that will convince officials he will return home after the season . Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols scored 99 runs, the first season in seven years he didn' t score at least 100 . David Weathers gave up Edmonds' RBI single in the ninth before becoming the ninth Cincinnati closer to reach the 30- save mark. Updated: January 13, 2009, 7: 21 PM ET Sources: Braves, Lowe agree on deal Comment Email Print Share Learn More# 187; Report a bug# 187; Feedback# 187; Lowe, Braves Agree On 4- Year Deal " You' ve got to have pitching " manager Bobby Cox said " You could have the best hitting team in the history of baseball and you still may not get it done. The moves mean that Mourning will be in the lineup, probably in a backup role to Jason Collins.
They were charged with conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, two counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine . Dye went deep in the first, and Thome hit one out in the second for his seventh home run, equaling his total from last season with Philadelphia . That agreement, however, stipulated only that " Anaheim " be included in the team name . Trailing 4- 2, Washington put up four runs on the Braves' bullpen . He' ll try to help the Pacers return to the playoffs after they missed the postseason the past two years " I know what the expectations are and what the Pacers mean to the city and the state " Morway said in a statement " I can promise that we will work diligently to help fulfill those expectations. Game notesAtlanta has now won five of its last 48 road games. The staffers were to receive identical ones- white gold rings with the " NY " logo set in diamonds, and " World Champions " in raised letters.
He replaces longtime left tackle Matt Lepsis, who retired the day after last season ended- Bill Williamson and John Clayton, ESPNNO- SHOW PETERS COULD BE FINED BY BILLS( 9: 48 a m . I would like to be able to report that we are immune to the troubles around us, but we are not . But Vick probably won' t decide whether to use a QB coach until next week- Len Pasquarelli, ESPN GREEN BAY, Wis- The Green Bay Packers aren' t ruling out Michael Vick . Morgan slid as Zambrano blocked the plate and Carlson called him safe . They also lost three home games for the first time in a seven- game series " In Game 7, for us to go out and play the way we did is disappointing " Boston' s Paul Pierce said " No one wants to end the season getting blown out " Miller, who plans to end his 18- year career after this season, took just five shots and scored five points. King and Cheeks said Iverson was sent home because he did not practice on Thursday and left Wednesday' s blowout loss at Chicago with back spasms.
He was intentionally walked in the eighth, his 10th intentional free pass " We had two outs " Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said " Why take a chance on him hitting a home run when we could pitch to somebody else " Winn reached with two outs in the sixth on a two- base fielding error by left fielder Pat Burrell, who had the routine fly ball in his glove but couldn' t hold onto it, the first runner Moyer allowed past first base " When a man pitches that good, we need to win the game " Manuel said " But Morris had a good game We thought we' d score some runs off him . It' ll turn around " said Arroyo, a 14- game winner and All- Star last season . It helped tonight " Morris went six innings and allowed one run and four hits He struck out two and walked two . Morneau took Jake Westbrook( 1- 2) deep with two outs in the first inning for his fifth homer and a 2- 0 lead, the beginning of a sound formula for victory over a struggling team The defending AL Central champions have a league- low . Two outs later, Cunningham hit the first pitch over the wall in left field. Game notesGasol scored a career high 37 points against the Cavaliers in the Grizzlies' 122- 115 double overtime victory Nov 29 Memphis G Bonzi Wells missed the game for personal reasons. After the game, he was still in awe of Anthony' s performance " I' ve played against some great ones and played with some great ones " said Billups, whose team trailed by 16 in the first half " That' s the best I' ve ever seen in a 12- minute span He was awesome He got us back in the game, got us a nice lead.
It' s all about getting a feel for what they need to do to get better . Primarily used as a set- up man in his career, Farnsworth moved between roles with the Yankees last season but managed a 3 65 ERA in 45 games He struggled with the Tigers, posting a 6 75 ERA in 16 games Steve Phillips is a regular on ESPN' s Baseball Tonight . Only two Mariners reached second base after that and Perkins retired 14 of the last 15 hitters he faced " It' s early " Perkins said with a shrug " We' ll score some runs . The time off should have helped Clippers center Chris Kaman, who missed Game 5 with a right shoulder strain, then came back for 15 points and 10 rebounds in his team' s 118- 106 victory in Los Angeles in Game 6 on Thursday night " I just hope he' s as good as he was last game " Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said " He was good, you know, and didn' t have problems . 28 trade that sent Curt Schilling to the Red Sox and OF Gary " Noochie " Varner from Milwaukee to complete the nine- player trade on Dec 1 that sent Richie Sexson to Arizona Goss, 23, hit. Bernazard said the Mets weren' t worried about competition from the Yankees " Pedro[ Martinez] was not supposed to sign with us, and he' s going to play with us " Bernazard said.
After Craig Monroe' s triple in the ninth, the Rangers moved their infield in . Craig Breslow, a 27- year- old lefty claimed off waivers from Boston on Sunday, is the front- runner to take Fultz' s spot " I think you have to have a nice mix " Wedge said " I think what' s imperative is that you need to have some veteran presence down there, people that have experience pitching late in ballgames . We showed that tonight " The Red Sox, who entered with the second- best record in the major leagues, had won 10 of 11 overall . If he ever happens to get out, we' re all going to be mad at him " Seth Smith said " He' s helping us win games " And keep pace with San Francisco, who beat Milwaukee earlier in the evening . He posted a career- high 20 points on 10- for- 14 shooting in this season' s finale against the Celtics. Warrick Dunn spoke too, telling younger players " Now' s the chance for you to make a name for yourself " Abraham said nothing. The Eagles' offense continues to make just enough plays to win games.
He said he remains hopeful he will be able to return later in the season . Updated: August 21, 2009, 5: 04 PM ET Felon pleads not guilty to selling gun Comment Email Print Share Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn- A convicted murderer pleaded not guilty Friday to selling the gun that was used to kill ex- NFL quarterback Steve McNair . PETERSBURG, Fla( AP- Shea Hillenbrand and Russ Adams each homered and drove in three runs, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8- 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday night Hillenbrand had a solo homer and a two- run double Adams hit a three- run shot " I was very lucky It was a changeup or a cutter " Hillenbrand said . At least six other Orioles joined him, many getting to the foul line before realizing there were just two outs " I would say that was a group vapor lock " Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo said " I just slid my hat down over my face . I' m kind of one of those guys that has to be going " he said " If I haven' t got something to do, I get up and move around. 45 ERA against Pittsburgh this year, all the victories coming at home, and is 4- 1 with a 3 42 ERA against the Pirates during his career.
If you' re satisfied with a double and you' re standing on second, they don' t have to make that throw " Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio, who had the best vantage point in the first row of seats, said his team finally got a much needed break " It was like a Little League play " he said " The great thing about baseball . It just takes a few guys to step up " Martin launched the first pitch he saw from Angel Guzman( 2- 3) just over the left- field fence, breaking a 2- all tie and earning the catcher a curtain call " I put a good swing on the ball, really just trying to get one run in " he said " I haven' t trotted around the bases very often this year . The Giants took a 1- 0 lead in the fifth when Andres Torres hit the eighth straight fastball of the at- bat up the middle for a two- out RBI single . Winning is everything for the 61- year- old Coughlin, and it' s the way he has coached throughout his career That' s why Saturday' s finale is so tough for him . With Parker out, first- round draft pick Mendenhall will make his first NFL start. It is the type of injury that ended Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney' s season last November, the person said.