Stricker's big lead shrinks
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 DUBLIN, Ohio — Steve Stricker holed out from the fairway for one of his two eagles Saturday and wound up with 3-under 69 on a steamy afternoon at Muirfield Village...
View ArticleInjured Posey criticizes threats to Cousins
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey called out the fans making threats toward Scott Cousins, the Marlins player who ended the Giants catcher's season in a home-plate...
View ArticleBig stakes on line in the clay
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 PARIS — There was a time when a Grand Slam final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was a regular occurrence.Over a 12-major span from the 2006 French Open to...
View ArticleMets 5, Braves 0
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Mets 5, Braves 0NEW YORK — Dillon Gee outpitched Jair Jurrjens to improve to 6-0 this season, and Jose Reyes hit a bases-loaded triple, leading the Mets....
View ArticleRangers 4, Indians 0
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Rangers 4, Indians 0CLEVELAND — Derek Holland pitched a five-hitter for his second career shutout, and former Rays prospect Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz hit two-run...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria exits with tightness in side, hopes to play today
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 4, 2011 SEATTLE — Yes, 3B Evan Longoria admitted, the tightness he felt in his left side during Saturday's game was similar to what he felt before...
View ArticleTampa Bay Ray find inspiration from odd places; Johnny Damon moves up doubles...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 4, 2011 Rays at MarinersWhen/where: 4:10 today; Safeco Field, SeattleTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable starters:RAYSRH Wade Davis...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay, upset over penalty, loses 2-1 to Carolina
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 4, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — For 60 minutes, FC Tampa Bay's inspired play effectively eliminated the memory of Tuesday's 4-0 loss at Edmonton, the worst...
View ArticleAlone amid 1 billion-plus
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 PARIS — As China's Li Na tossed the ball while serving at match point in the French Open final, a cry from a fan in the stands pierced the silence.Distracted, Li let...
View ArticleBrewers 3, Marlins 2
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Brewers 3, Marlins 2MIAMI — Prince Fielder homered and Yuniesky Betancourt hit a tiebreaking double in a two-run seventh, helping the Brewers post back-to-back wins...
View ArticleTwins 7, Royals 2
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Twins 7, Royals 2KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alexi Casilla matched a career high with four hits and had RBI singles in the third and seventh innings to help the Twins to...
View ArticleD'backs 2, Nationals 0
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 D'backs 2, Nationals 0PHOENIX — Joe Saunders escaped two early jams to pitch seven innings for the Diamondbacks. Stephen Drew and Xavier Nady drove in runs with...
View ArticleTigers 4, White Sox 2
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Tigers 4, White Sox 2CHICAGO — Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth, helping the Tigers to their fourth win in five games. Austin Jackson...
View ArticlePirates 6, Phillies 3
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Pirates 6, Phillies 3PITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton pitched seven solid innings and the Pirates sent the Phillies to their fourth consecutive loss. Andrew McCutchen and...
View ArticleFormer Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Dewon Brazelton arrested, charged with hitting...
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 4, 2011 TAMPA — Former Rays pitcher Dewon Brazelton was arrested and charged with hitting his fiancee during an argument at International Plaza on...
View ArticleOrioles 5, Blue Jays 3
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 Orioles 5, Blue Jays 3BALTIMORE — Mark Reynolds hit a grand slam and Jake Arrieta pitched six effective innings to lead the Orioles. With Baltimore trailing 3-1 in...
View ArticleFlorida Gators defeat Miami Hurricanes 5-4 in NCAA region baseball; Florida...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 4, 2011 GAINESVILLE — Florida shortstop Nolan Fontana hit an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Gators a dramatic 5-4 victory over...
View ArticleFlorida Gators stay alive in women's College World Series
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Florida Gators showed they don't have to hit home runs to generate offense at the women's College World Series.Cheyenne Coyle, Aja Paculba,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Storm falls to Georgia Force 60-49
Times staff, wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 The return of veteran receiver Hank Edwards and defensive lineman Cliff Dukes inching closer to the Arena Football League single-season sack record could not...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Saturday, June 4, 2011 SoccerSpain routs U.S. 4-0 in exhibitionFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — After allowing three goals in 13 minutes, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard pounded his hands on his thighs in...
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