Tigers 6, Yankees 3
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Tigers 6, Yankees 3DETROIT — Brennan Boesch homered and drove in three runs, and the Tigers beat the Yankees for the third straight time. Yankees shortstop Derek...
View ArticleAngels 11, Red Sox 0
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Angels 11, Red Sox 0BOSTON — Rookie Mark Trumbo hit his sixth home run and the Angels salvaged a four-game series split, racking up 18 hits less than 12 hours after a...
View ArticleRoyals 9, Orioles 1
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Royals 9, Orioles 1KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Melky Cabrera homered, doubled, singled and drove in four runs, and Bruce Chen allowed one run in seven innings. Chen has not...
View ArticleIndians 4, Athletics 3, 12 innings
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Indians 4, Athletics 312 inningsOAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Hannahan blooped a single to left off Craig Breslow for the go-ahead run and Lou Marson followed with a single...
View ArticleMets 5, Giants 2
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Mets 5, Giants 2NEW YORK — Mike Pelfrey pitched into the eighth and Carlos Beltran homered for the Mets. San Francisco loaded the bases with one out in the ninth...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 tennisDjokovic ties lendl's third-best streakMADRID — Novak Djokovic extended his season-opening winning streak to 29 matches Thursday at the Madrid Open, equaling...
View ArticleKentucky Oaks fave helps revive trainer
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Larry Jones tried the retirement thing when he abruptly left horse training 18 months ago. Didn't take.Jones, standing outside his barn at Churchill...
View ArticleCardinals 6, Marlins 3
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Cardinals 6, Marlins 3ST. LOUIS — Lance Berkman homered and drove in four runs as the Cardinals hammered Josh Johnson. The switch-hitting Berkman connected for a...
View ArticleBraves 2 Brewers 1
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Braves 2, Brewers 1ATLANTA — Martin Prado hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth and the Braves completed their first four-game sweep of the Brewers in franchise...
View ArticlePhillies 7, Nationals 3
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Phillies 7, Nationals 3PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay struck out 10 in seven innings, Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino homered, and the Phillies completed a three-game...
View ArticleMLB pushes Dodgers for access
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 NEW YORK — MLB wants more complete access to documents on the Dodgers' finances, the Associated Press reported.Former Rangers president Tom Schieffer was appointed...
View ArticleJesuit's Nolan Schultz is a wizard at and behind the plate
By John C. Cotey, Times Preps Columnist Thursday, May 5, 2011 TAMPA — After hitting a winning three-run home run Tuesday off Osceola ace and Florida State signee Taylor Layner, Jesuit catcher Nolan...
View ArticleFreshman finally wins
Friday, May 6, 2011 Madison Glennie has been playing on the Florida Junior Golf Tour for more than two years. She has played well but not quite good enough to win a tournament.Until last...
View ArticleMariners 3, Rangers 1
Times wires Friday, May 6, 2011 Mariners 3, Rangers 1SEATTLE — Justin Smoak hit his fifth homer, Jason Vargas pitched shutout ball into the eighth and the Mariners won for the seventh time in nine...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 6, 2011 Rays at Orioles: 1 p.m. on Ch. 13. Once again, the Rays are part of Fox's game of the week coverage. Kenny Albert and Mark Grace will call the...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Good time to target kingfish, tarpon
By Brent Gaskill, Times Correspondent Friday, May 6, 2011 Transition: Two of the bay area's favorite species are available in good numbers. Kingfish and tarpon are migrating through our waters and can...
View ArticleParimutuels: Kentucky Derby ties heighten excitement for Tampa Bay Downs
By Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Friday, May 6, 2011 Who could blame Tampa Bay racing fans today for feeling like kids in a candy store?The 137th Kentucky Derby simulcast, Tampa Bay Downs' final...
View ArticleReds 5, Cubs 4
Times wires Friday, May 6, 2011 Reds 5, Cubs 4CHICAGO — Jay Bruce's three-run homer in the fourth gave the Reds the lead for good. Matt Garza, acquired from the Rays in January, has one win in seven...
View ArticleSurprise contestants
Times wires Friday, May 6, 2011 ATLANTA — Two of the surprise performers in the Sprint Cup series this year have been Paul Menard and A.J. Allmendinger, both of whom have been in and around the top 10...
View ArticleMosley gets shot to topple champ Pacquiao
Times wires Friday, May 6, 2011 LAS VEGAS — Ask Shane Mosley how he can beat Manny Pacquiao, and the answer is match his speed and don't be afraid to trade punches with a guy who loves to trade...
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