Angels 7, White Sox 2
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 Angels 7, White Sox 2CHICAGO — Tyler Chatwood pitched seven impressive innings for his first major-league win and Hank Conger hit a three-run homer to lead the...
View ArticleJay Don Blake scrambles toward contention and exemption at Outback Steakhouse...
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 16, 2011 LUTZ — Jay Don Blake is one of those names only true golf fans recognize. A career grinder on the PGA Tour, Blake won once in his...
View ArticleSports in Brief
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 HorsesLong shot's fast finish nets berth in derbyHOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Archarcharch, which went off at 25-1, took the lead down the stretch and won the $1 million...
View ArticleJohn Cook atop Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am after two rounds
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 16, 2011 LUTZ — John Cook has a simple strategy for playing golf tournaments."I don't like making bogeys," he said. "I don't handle stress very...
View ArticleRookie atop a tight PGA pack
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — PGA Tour rookie Brendan Steele birdied the 17th and 18th holes for 4-under 68 on Saturday, grabbing sole possession of the Texas Open lead...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays rally in ninth for fifth straight win, 4-3 over Minnesota Twins
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 16, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — This time, the Rays raced out of their dugout toward first base for the meeting of the Johnny Damon Celebration Club. The...
View ArticleAstros 5, Padres 3
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 Astros 5, Padres 3HOUSTON — Pinch-hitter Joe Inglett had a tiebreaking single in the seventh for the Astros. With the score tied at 3, Inglett, batting for...
View ArticleHoward not enough for Magic
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 ORLANDO — Joe Johnson scored 25 and Jamal Crawford 23 as the Hawks overcame a huge game by Dwight Howard to beat the Magic 103-93 Saturday in Game 1 of their East...
View ArticleBraves 4, Mets 0, Game 2
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 Braves 4, Mets 0Game 2ATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens pitched seven sharp innings in his return from the disabled list as the Braves completed a sweep. Jurrjens combined...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays starter Jeff Niemann has encouraging outing after rough start...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 16, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Jeff Niemann needed this.After two rough games to start the season, a third-inning hook by manager Joe Maddon his last...
View ArticleCanadiens bring Bruins boos
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 BOSTON — Michael Cammalleri and Mathieu Darche scored in the first 2:20 to lead Montreal to a 3-1 victory over the Bruins on Saturday and give the Canadiens a 2-0...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Johnny Damon says it won't be easy until he retires; Rays...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 16, 2011 Rays vs. TwinsWhen/where: 1:40 today; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable startersRAYS:...
View ArticleGiants 5, D'backs 3
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 Giants 5, Diamondbacks 3PHOENIX — Freddy Sanchez doubled in the tying run in the sixth then put the Giants up for good with a two-run single in the seventh as San...
View ArticleJohnny Damon: Tampa Bay Rays' first rock star
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, April 16, 2011 ST. PETERSBURGThe Rays have had some stars. Young stars, old stars, All-Stars. They've had humble stars, obnoxious stars and faux...
View ArticleCubs 8, Rockies 3
Times wires Saturday, April 16, 2011 Cubs 8, Rockies 3DENVER — Casey Coleman worked into the sixth and Starlin Castro hit a three-run homer to help snap the Rockies' seven-game winning streak....
View ArticleAthletics 6, Tigers 2
Times wires Sunday, April 17, 2011 Athletics 6, Tigers 2OAKLAND, Calif. — Dallas Braden allowed an unearned run in five innings before leaving with stiffness in his pitching shoulder, and the...
View ArticleIndians 4, Orioles 2
Times wires Sunday, April 17, 2011 Indians 4, Orioles 2CLEVELAND — Grady Sizemore homered and doubled in his first game back after major knee surgery last year, and the Indians completed a three-game...
View ArticlePostseason is the reason Tampa Bay Lightning brought in Simon Gagne
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, April 17, 2011 BRANDON — His performance this season was disappointing, and yet no one is complaining. His numbers were insufficient, and yet nobody is...
View ArticlePostseason is reason Tampa Bay Lightning brought in Simon Gagne
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, April 17, 2011 BRANDONHis performance this season was disappointing, and yet no one is complaining. His numbers were insufficient, and yet nobody is...
View ArticlePirates 7, Reds 6
Times wires Sunday, April 17, 2011 Pirates 7, Reds 6CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen led off with a homer then singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth, rallying the Pirates in a windy, unpredictable...
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