Monday, April 30, 2012
Raiders to bring Sorgi in for workout (Yahoo! Sports)
Sources: MLB mulls altering interleague format
Clemens' lawyer attacks 2008 congressional hearing (Yahoo! Sports)
Capuano, Loney, lead Dodgers to 2-0 win over Nats (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Washington Nationals came to town with the lowest team ERA in the majors and got a chance to unveil two of their best offensive prospects. The Los Angeles Dodgers outpitched manager Davey Johnson's staff and got a number of key hits along the way for a three-game sweep.
Parker's 28 leads Spurs over Jazz 106-91 in Game 1 (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) This was not another early playoff letdown by the San Antonio Spurs. For the first time in four years, they won a series opener.
Bynum's triple-double powers Lakers
he spoke up to his Lakers teammates about the importance of getting off to a good start in their championship quest.
Nadal makes history with Barcelona title No. 7
Source: http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/7869748/rafael-nadal-makes-history-barcelona-open-title-no-7
Irvin says he's 'going to pay off' for Seahawks
Vikes RB King arrested on suspicion of assault
Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7867697/caleb-king-minnesota-vikings-arrested-suspicion-assault
Reese says Giants have offered Osi new deals
Jags make Anger highest drafted P since 1995
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Parity reigning in NHL playoffs (Yahoo! Sports)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Phoenix Coyotes roused a dormant fan base with an energetic season-ending burst that carried into the playoffs.
Division title, playoff run make Panthers hopeful (Yahoo! Sports)
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The clock on the wall was frozen at 16:13, what the scoreboard showed when the postseason ended and the offseason started. A few players peeled off their equipment very slowly, maybe from exhaustion, maybe because they simply weren't ready to leave. Barely anyone spoke in a voice above a whisper.
Dawson decisions Hopkins for WBC crown
Phoenix snatches Game 1 win from Nashville (Yahoo! Sports)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Phoenix goalie Mike Smith stretched out to block a shot from a charging Nashville player and watched as his stick sailed to the backboards.
Vikings RB King arrested on suspicion of assault (Yahoo! Sports)
OAK GROVE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings running back Caleb King was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault in the beating of another man outside a birthday party, the Anoka County sheriff's office said Saturday.
Saints draft Nick Toon, son of Al, in 4th round
Braves option Gearrin to clear spot for Hudson (Yahoo! Sports)
US government investigating NBA players' union (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) The federal government is investigating the business practices of the NBA players' association.
LeBron, Heat bury Knicks in Game 1
his feet.
Magic close with 11-0 run, stun Pacers in Game 1
Parity reigning in NHL playoffs (Yahoo! Sports)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Phoenix Coyotes roused a dormant fan base with an energetic season-ending burst that carried into the playoffs.
Redskins' Brandon Meriweather arrested for DUI (Yahoo! Sports)
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Vikings fans hit Capitol, but no stadium vote (Yahoo! Sports)
Rose tears ACL
Bruce, Cueto lead Reds to 6-0 win over Astros (Yahoo! Sports)
CINCINNATI (AP) Jay Bruce called it a total team effort. Still, his contribution was too great to be ignored.
Texas issues fugitive warrants for Ryan Leaf (Yahoo! Sports)
Tigers' Young on restricted list, to be evaluated
Rams open draft's Day 3 with Wake WR Givens
Eric Mack: Guerra one of handful of closers on hot seat
Angels release 38-year-old OF Abreu (Yahoo! Sports)
Giants sign Mathias Kiwanuka to contract extension (Yahoo! Sports)
AP sources: Suspending Pro Bowl an option (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Have NFL fans seen the last of the Pro Bowl?
Minn. committee passes stadium bill to full Senate (Yahoo! Sports)
Friday, April 27, 2012
Longoria has 4 RBIs as Rays beat Rangers 8-4 (Yahoo! Sports)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tampa Bay came out swinging against their postseason nemesis.
NCAA cites S. Carolina for failure to monitor
Don Banks: 2012 NFL Draft Second Round Mock
RGIII to DC: Griffin goes No 2 overall to Redskins (Yahoo! Sports)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) There was no mistaking Robert Griffin III at the NFL draft. The ends of his dreadlocks settled onto a baby blue jacket. His checkered-patterned shirt was offset by a purplish tie with horizontal stripes.
Judge dismisses assault charge vs. Maualuga
Bulls, Thunder to open Saturday
Luck, RG3 go 1-2 as expected, deal-a-thon follows (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Once the NFL draft got past quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, it was like a day on Wall Street. Everybody wanted to make a trade.
Judge dismisses assault charge vs. Maualuga
Source: OF Crawford (elbow) to miss 3 months
18 Olympians sue over usage of names on app
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Kotsay's double lifts Padres over Nationals 2-1 (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN DIEGO (AP) Clutch hits have been few and far between for the San Diego Padres this season.
Steelers re-sign QB Byron Leftwich (Yahoo! Sports)
Steelers re-sign veteran backup QB Leftwich
Luck, Griffin III Go 1-2
Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/popup/?xid=si_topstories
My final draft projection, with predicted deals
Osi: Extension with Giants looking unlikely
Early enrollee Lunt wins Oklahoma State QB job
Lions' Johnson voted to grace Madden cover
Doan gets first taste of playoff success (Yahoo! Sports)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Shane Doan has gone through plenty of hardships in his 16 seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes.
Israeli pro team hires Fine as consultant
Wright becomes Mets' RBIs leader in win over Miami (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) David Wright was touched by the outpouring of congratulations he received for becoming the Mets' career RBIs leader from Citi Field's security guards to the clubhouse boys to his teammates.
Doan gets first taste of playoff success (Yahoo! Sports)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Shane Doan has gone through plenty of hardships in his 16 seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Huskers aide: Faith demands anti-gay stance
Korver leads Bulls past Pacers 92-87 (Yahoo! Sports)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Even as the Chicago Bulls wrapped up another impressive victory, the question that has dogged them remained unanswered: Will Derrick Rose be ready for the playoffs after fighting through injuries all season?