Cardinals 5, Nationals 0
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 Cardinals 5, Nationals 0ST. LOUIS — Kyle Lohse threw a career-best two-hitter for his fourth straight impressive outing on the comeback trail for the Cardinals....
View ArticleAccused poisoner denies it, feels bad
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. — Harvey Updyke, the avowed Alabama fan accused of poisoning Auburn's iconic Toomer's oak trees, broke his silence on the Paul Finebaum radio show...
View ArticleKemp finishes another by HR
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit his second game-ending homer in five days, connecting in the 12th inning Thursday to lift the Dodgers over the Braves 5-3.Cristhian...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays save season with successful homestand
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, April 21, 2011 ST. PETERSBURGForgive the drama and indulge the hyperbole, but I think we have just witnessed one of the most important homestands in...
View Article'Midtier' players lose representation
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL has rejected a law firm's request for a conflict-of-interest waiver to represent a group of "midtier" players seeking to join the antitrust...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 tennisspain's appeal of U.s. davis cup surface nixedLONDON — Davis Cup organizers unanimously rejected an appeal by Spain on Thursday over the choice of playing...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Adam Russell hosts family, Rays show support...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 21, 2011 Rays at Blue JaysWhen/where: 7:07 tonight; Rogers Centre, TorontoTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable startersRAYS: RHP...
View ArticleBraun builds deal to $145.5M
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 MILWAUKEE — LF Ryan Braun signed a $105 million, five-year contract extension with the Brewers on Thursday that adds to a seven-year deal he signed in May 2008,...
View ArticleUp next auto races on major circuits
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 Up next | Races on major circuitsNationwideWhat: Nashville 300When/where: Today, practice (ESPN2, 6:30 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (ESPN, noon), race (ESPN, 3...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos vague on injury questions
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 21, 2011 TAMPA — Is he hurt?That's the question that seems to be surrounding Lightning C Steven Stamkos these days. Stamkos did not take part in an...
View ArticleTwins 3, Orioles 1
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 Twins 3, Orioles 1BALTIMORE — Jim Thome hit his 591st career homer, 19 behind Sammy Sosa for seventh all-time, to back Scott Baker as the Twins earned a split of...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays relievers and manager Joe Maddon still working on their timing
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 21, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Considering how the bullpen was one of the Rays' biggest question marks entering this spring, its performance so far this...
View ArticleMets 9, Astros 1
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 Mets 9, Astros 1NEW YORK — David Wright ended his career-worst hitless drought with a homer and a two-run double and the Mets welcomed Jason Bay back to their...
View ArticleMarlins 9, Pirates 5
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 Marlins 9, Pirates 5MIAMI — Scott Cousins hit a grand slam, Brett Hayes added a three-run homer and Mike Stanton a solo shot as the Marlins finished a three-game...
View ArticleRose puts Bulls closer to sweep
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick Rose struggled throughout but still found a way to be the difference-maker in the end.Rose scored 23, including the go-ahead layup with 17.8...
View ArticleRoyals 3, Indians 2
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 Royals 3, Indians 2KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Melky Cabrera hit a bases-loaded, two-run single off Indians closer Chris Perez with one out in the ninth. Perez, who had...
View Article'Old Faithful' pays off for leader
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Garrett Willis couldn't give up on "Old Faithful," no matter how many flashy, new belly putters he tested out this week.Willis entered...
View ArticleBruins tie up Canadiens with OT victory
Times wires Thursday, April 21, 2011 MONTREAL — Michael Ryder scored 1:59 into overtime to give the Bruins a 5-4 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday, tying the Eastern Conference quarterfinal...
View ArticleJeff Niemann's struggles continue as Tampa Bay Rays fall 9-2 to Chicago White...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 21, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — After another early exit by right-hander Jeff Niemann on Thursday night, both he and manager Joe Maddon insisted it won't be...
View ArticleMariners 1, Athletics 0
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 Mariners 1, Athletics 0SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez took a shutout into the eighth inning and Adam Kennedy's homer was all the Mariners needed. Hernandez, last year's...
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