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Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 SwimmingEvans shines in return to competitionFULLERTON, Calif. — Janet Evans, a four-time Olympic gold medalist eying a return in 2012, set two records at the Janet...
View ArticleExpect handful of top prospects to make impact with Tampa Bay Rays
By Steve Slowinski, Special to the Times Saturday, June 11, 2011 As the calendar flips to June, baseball's collective attention momentarily shifts away from the day-to-day narrative of the season and...
View ArticleLeader stays calm despite late bogeys
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With 18 holes left, too much golf remains for Robert Karlsson to worry about a couple of late bogeys.Karlsson looked ready to run away from the...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay to face English Premier League's Bolton
By Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 11, 2011 FC Tampa Bay will face English teamFC Tampa Bay will play its first international friendly this summer when it hosts the English...
View ArticleFranchitti, Power triumph in IRL doubleheader
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 FORT WORTH, Texas — Dario Franchitti held off Scott Dixon in a 10-lap duel Saturday to win the first of two races at Texas Motor Speedway in the first doubleheader...
View ArticleRed Sox 16, Blue Jays 4
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Red Sox 16, Blue Jays 4TORONTO — John Lackey had a rare effective outing in his second start off the disabled list, and No. 9 hitter Jason Varitek homered and drove...
View ArticleReds 10, Giants 2
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Reds 10, Giants 2SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Leake pitched eight shutout innings and also got two hits off Tim Lincecum as the Reds gave the Giants ace one of his worst...
View ArticlePhillies 7, Cubs 1
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Phillies 7, Cubs 1PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs to back Cliff Lee's eight strong innings for the Phillies. Lee passed teammate Roy...
View ArticleTwins 8, Rangers 1
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Twins 8, Rangers 1MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Baker pitched a five-hitter for his fourth career complete game and Alexi Casilla had three hits and two runs for the Twins,...
View ArticleYankees 4, Indians 0
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Yankees 4, Indians 0NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch after he homered and Bartolo Colon pitched two-hit ball into the seventh for the Yankees. Rodriguez...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays activate Elliot Johnson, designate Felipe Lopez for assignment
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 11, 2011 BALTIMORE — INF Elliot Johnson was activated from the disabled list after Saturday's game and will play in today's series finale with the...
View ArticleDirk: Wade, James 'childish, ignorant'
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 FinalsMavericks 3, Heat 2Game 1: Heat 92, Mavericks 84Game 2: Mavericks 95, Heat 93Game 3: Heat 88, Mavericks 86Game 4: Mavericks 86, Heat 83Game 5: Mavericks 112,...
View ArticlePirates 3, Mets 2
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Pirates 3, Mets 2PITTSBURGH — James McDonald worked in and out of trouble over six effective innings and Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double for the Pirates, who...
View ArticleTigers 8, Mariners 1
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Tigers 8, Mariners 1DETROIT — Max Scherzer found his form after three rocky starts and Austin Jackson tripled twice for the Tigers. Victor Martinez had two RBIs and...
View ArticleBreaking down the talking points of the NFL labor stalemate
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 11, 2011 So, you're confused about the growing list of litigation related to the NFL's labor battle? Overwhelmed by all the motions, injunctions...
View ArticleBrewers 5, Cardinals 3
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 MILWAUKEE — Rickie Weeks hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Zack Greinke outpitched fellow Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter to lift the Brewers over the Cardinals 5-3...
View ArticleFlorida Gators fall to Mississippi State 4-3 in Game 2 of NCAA baseball super...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 11, 2011 GAINESVILLE — As Mississippi State senior second baseman Nick Vickerson and assistant coach Nick Mingione stood watching Florida reliever...
View ArticleYanks lose Colon to strained hamstring
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 NEW YORK — RHP Bartolo Colon, who has been one of the surprises of baseball with a fine comeback season for the Yankees, strained his left hamstring Saturday and is...
View ArticleWhite Sox 3, Athletics 2
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 White Sox 3, Athletics 2CHICAGO — Brent Lillibridge helped make John Danks a winner with a homer-saving catch in the eighth inning, lifting the White Sox. With...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Jeff Niemann proves a generous teammate; Joe Maddon favors...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 11, 2011 Rays at OriolesWhen/where: 1:35 today; Camden Yards, BaltimoreTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRAYS:RH Wade...
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