Marlins reach 12 straight with 10-plus hits - MLB.com Posted: 16 Aug 2009 01:05 PM PDT MiamiHerald.com Marlins reach 12 straight with 10-plus hits MLB.com Going into this game, the Marlins were batting .317 while scoring 6.6 runs a game in August. Thirteen of those 14 games this month have now seen them muster ... Florida Marlins game against Colorado Rockies postponed ...MiamiHerald.com VENUE: LandShark StadiumCBSSports.com Rockies, Marlins start big series in South BeachSeattle Post Intelligencer Sun-Sentinel.com -MLB.com -MiamiHerald.com all 499 news articles »

USOC climb down to help Chicago's Games bid - AFP Posted: 16 Aug 2009 08:00 AM PDT AFP USOC climb down to help Chicago's Games bid AFP The USOC had announced on July 8 that they would be setting up a television and cable network devoted to the Olymic Games, though, given the jealously ... and more »

Braves keep division title hopes alive - MLB.com Posted: 15 Aug 2009 07:17 PM PDT Washington Post Braves keep division title hopes alive MLB.com "We feel very fortunate," Chipper Jones said after the Braves evened this three-game series and moved back to within five games of the Phillies in the ... Lidge's struggles continue as Braves beat PhilliesReuters Philadelphia Phillies (65-49) at Atlanta Braves (61-55), 8:00 pmMiamiHerald.com Free MLB Picks: Phillies at Braves MLB Odds - August 16, 2009Online Sports Handicapping - Free Sports Picks SBR Forum -The Argus -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 765 news articles »

Burns pitches Brewers to third straight win - MLB.com Posted: 15 Aug 2009 07:02 PM PDT SLAM! Sports Burns pitches Brewers to third straight win MLB.com The Brewers have won three games in a row for the first time in nearly two months, dispatching the Astros, 6-2, on Saturday behind fill-in starter Mike ... Houston Astros (56-61) at Milwaukee Brewers (58-58), 2:05 pmMiamiHerald.com NL Central: Brewers turn the page with roster shuffleSports Network VENUE: Miller ParkCBSSports.com KTVU.com -Wisconsin Radio Network all 476 news articles »

Yankees win for 12th time in 13 games - USA Today Posted: 16 Aug 2009 07:18 AM PDT MiamiHerald.com Yankees win for 12th time in 13 games USA Today With third baseman Alex Rodriguez (FSY) back in the lineup, the AL East-leading Yankees opened a season-high 7½-game advantage over second-place Boston with ... NY Yankees push division lead to 7 1/2 games with 5-2 victory over ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Homers by Swisher, Jeter support Mitre in 5-2 winNewsday VENUE: Safeco FieldCBSSports.com New York Times -The Associated Press all 774 news articles »

Japan baseball disappointed over 2016 Games vote - USA Today Posted: 13 Aug 2009 09:33 PM PDT Sydney Morning Herald Japan baseball disappointed over 2016 Games vote USA Today Golf and rugby sevens were recommended to be added to the 2016 Games after a vote held by the International Olympic Committee's executive board on Thursday ... Olympics could take golf to new placesAtlanta Journal Constitution Olympic committee recommends golf for inclusion in 2016 GamesPhiladelphia Daily News Struck out: Softball, baseball no go in 2016 GamesThe Associated Press Independent -The Canberra Times -The Associated Press all 3,254 news articles »

Red Bulls now winless in 13 straight regular season games after 2 ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Posted: 15 Aug 2009 06:58 PM PDT MLS - Major League Soccer Red Bulls now winless in 13 straight regular season games after 2 ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com If you believe in omens, this game was lost during the opening ceremonies. As the Red Bulls' circular banner was being stretched out to cover the center ... Up next for Chivas USA: Saturday at New YorkLos Angeles Times Chivas USA ends losing streak at five gamesLos Angeles Times all 68 news articles »

Preseason games fun to discuss, not to watch - ESPN Posted: 15 Aug 2009 10:09 PM PDT Chicago Tribune Preseason games fun to discuss, not to watch ESPN But we're also told that at many positions, game performance will have the biggest impact on the final roster; that winning is important any time someone is ... Buffalo Bills want better starts to gamesRocNow all 349 news articles »

American League Game Capsules - KIROtv.com Posted: 15 Aug 2009 10:56 PM PDT American League Game Capsules KIROtv.com Gordon Beckham added two hits and drove in two runs for the White Sox, who have taken the first two games in the series and won three of four overall. ... National League Game CapsulesNews4Jax.com all 218 news articles »

For Some, Olympics Are the Only Spotlight - New York Times Posted: 15 Aug 2009 09:12 AM PDT Sydney Morning Herald For Some, Olympics Are the Only Spotlight New York Times Some people still consider the run out to Columbus, Ga., for the first Olympic softball tournament, as the highlight of the 1996 Summer Games. ... Japan baseball disappointed over 2016 Games voteUSA Today Olympics could take golf to new placesAtlanta Journal Constitution IOC in fine balancing act with new sportsWashington Post Philadelphia Daily News -The Canberra Times -The Associated Press all 3,281 news articles »

The races: Sox-Rangers matches hype - MLB.com Posted: 14 Aug 2009 11:29 PM PDT Boston Globe The races: Sox-Rangers matches hype MLB.com The Red Sox couldn't gain any ground in the AL East, however, as the Yankees won for the 11th time in 12 games behind Andy Pettitte's 10 strikeouts and Mark ... VENUE: Rangers Ballpark in ArlingtonCBSSports.com Handicapping baseball's wild card racesSportingNews.com AL GAMESThe Argus NESN.com -Boston Herald -MLB.com all 752 news articles »

Beltran works out on back-to-back days - MLB.com Posted: 15 Aug 2009 02:08 PM PDT Newsday Beltran works out on back-to-back days MLB.com Although the Mets entered Saturday 12 games behind the National League East-leading Phillies and 9 1/2 games back in the Wild Card, Manuel said having ... Mets centre-fielder Carlos Beltran ready to test injured knee furtherThe Canadian Press Beltran takes step toward possible returnMLB.com all 160 news articles »

National League Game Capsules - Sports Network Posted: 14 Aug 2009 10:45 PM PDT National League Game Capsules Sports Network Kosuke Fukudome hit a three-run homer and scored twice for the Cubs, who responded with their most runs of any game this season after being swept in a ... and more »

Sacramento tops Sparks - Los Angeles Times Posted: 14 Aug 2009 11:18 PM PDT Los Angeles Times Sacramento tops Sparks Los Angeles Times Before the Sparks began a series of back-to-back games against the Sacramento Monarchs on Friday, Coach Michael Cooper told his players the ... and more »

Senior Games notes: Over-50 athletes serve as inspiration - San Jose Mercury News Posted: 15 Aug 2009 12:01 AM PDT Christian Science Monitor Senior Games notes: Over-50 athletes serve as inspiration San Jose Mercury News He spent two weeks at the Senior Games and is nothing short of amazed at the dedication displayed by the athletes, all 50 years and older. ... Mehlbrech wins title at national senior gamesDaily Republic Despite miss, Palo Alto long jumper cherishes GamesPalo Alto Online No slowing downLodi News-Sentinel Christian Science Monitor -San Jose Mercury News all 28 news articles »

Marlins Johnson shuts down Rockies - MLB.com Posted: 14 Aug 2009 07:30 PM PDT MiamiHerald.com Marlins' Johnson shuts down Rockies MLB.com "He was playing video games today," Marlins catcher John Baker said of Johnson's gem. "That's what it looked like. Pressing buttons. ... Johnson keeps Marlins rollingPhiladelphia Inquirer Josh Johnson's gem moves Florida Marlins within 2 games of ...Sun-Sentinel.com Rockies, Marlins start big series in South BeachSeattle Post Intelligencer CBSSports.com -Yahoo! Sports -CBSSports.com all 181 news articles »

Howard's homer off Soriano beats Braves - Atlanta Journal Constitution Posted: 14 Aug 2009 07:22 PM PDT MiamiHerald.com Howard's homer off Soriano beats Braves Atlanta Journal Constitution Howard has hit .330 with 25 homers and 74 RBIs in 76 games against the Braves. The Braves had two on in the ninth when Nate McLouth flied out to the ... Howard's homer carries Phillies past Braves, 3-2The Associated Press Open Thread 8/15: Phillies at BravesTalking Chop NL GAMESThe Argus The Canadian Press -MiamiHerald.com -CBSSports.com -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 456 news articles »

Redding to miss early-season Nova games - Philadelphia Daily News Posted: 15 Aug 2009 12:08 AM PDT SNY.tv Redding to miss early-season 'Nova games Philadelphia Daily News He will not, however, be allowed to play in any games until the fall semester ends Dec. 18. The senior, who was charged with possession of a small amount of ... Redding out for fall semesterESPN Villanova suspends Redding for semesterPhiladelphia Inquirer all 28 news articles »

California Law on Video Games Barred - New York Times Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:42 PM CST Ars Technica California Law on Video Games Barred New York Times, United States A California law that banned the sale or rental of violent video games to minors was struck down Friday by a federal appeals court, The Associated Press reported. The ruling, by a three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth ... Ruling against age limit on game sales upheld San Francisco Chronicle Court strikes down California video game law The Associated Press Court finds Calif. video game law unconstitutional Reuters Bloomberg - Examiner.com all 317 news articles

Washington beats UCLA, snaps 12-game loss streak - Seattle Times Posted: 21 Feb 2009 12:07 AM CST Washington Post Washington beats UCLA, snaps 12-game loss streak Seattle Times, United States Reserve Laura McLellan scored 16 points Friday night to help Washington snap a school-record 12-game losing streak with a 59-49 win over UCLA. Reserve Laura McLellan scored 16 points Friday night to help Washington snap a school-record 12-game losing ... Huskies still hungry Seattle Post Intelligencer Trojans defend their home-court advantage Los Angeles Times Keys to the game --- USC Seattle Times Seattle Times - Seattle Post Intelligencer all 421 news articles

The Flyers’ Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer - New York Times Posted: 21 Feb 2009 03:40 PM CST The Flyers' Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer New York Times, United States By DAVE CALDWELL PHILADELPHIA — About 75 minutes before every home game, up to 15 Philadelphia Flyers leave their locker room and walk to the loading dock at the back of the Wachovia Center. The object of the Flyers' pregame soccer exercise is to touch ...

Eye injury may put Suns Stoudemire out for season - The Associated Press Posted: 20 Feb 2009 08:40 PM CST Seattle Post Intelligencer Eye injury may put Suns' Stoudemire out for season The Associated Press The NBA playoffs begin eight weeks from Saturday, and it's no sure thing the Suns will even be in the postseason, especially with their All-Star power forward unavailable for the final 29 games of the regular season. "He was really discouraged," Kerr ... Amaré-less Suns shake Thunder Arizona Republic Eye surgery could end season for Stoudemire Baltimore Sun Suns' Amare Stoudemire has eye surgery Los Angeles Times Philadelphia Inquirer - Fanster.com all 1,845 news articles

Gaming preview: Who should buy the Nintendo DSi and who shouldn't - CNET News Posted: 20 Feb 2009 03:45 PM CST The Age Gaming preview: Who should buy the Nintendo DSi and who shouldn't CNET News, CA The DSi hardware also actually eliminates the Game Boy Advance slot found on the Lite, so you won't be able to play older Game Boy Advance games or DS titles that make use of the port, such as "Guitar Hero: On Tour." What the DSi does introduce is an ... Japanese DSiWare games hint at what North America can expect Ars Technica DICE Summit: Nintendo shows cute applications for DSi game handheld VentureBeat DICE: Nintendo Courts Indie Developers for Wii, DSi Wired News LimeLife - Vooks.Net all 439 news articles

Parent group issues warning for Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned - Los Angeles Times Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:49 PM CST Parent group issues warning for Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned Los Angeles Times, CA That's according to Common Sense Media, a nonprofit group that reviews games, movies and other entertainment for children. The video game contains full-frontal nudity and graphic violence, says Common Sense Media. By Alex Pham A parents group is ... Video Game Review | Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned New York Times Take a ride on wild side in new 'GTA' expansion USA Today MCP REVIEW: GTA IV- THE LOST AND THE DAMNED Cinematic Happenings Under Development Chicago Tribune - Reg Hardware all 176 news articles

KNICKS 127, RAPTORS 97: Playoff run and gun - Newsday Posted: 21 Feb 2009 01:43 AM CST National Post KNICKS 127, RAPTORS 97: Playoff run and gun Newsday, NY And for the most part, it was the young core that led the way in the second straight win for the Knicks (23-31) after a six-game losing streak. The Knicks - who are owned by Cablevision, which also owns Newsday - moved within two games of the Bucks ... Knicks roll past Raptors, match '07-'08 win total The Associated Press Knicks rout Raptors at Garden New York Daily News Knicks aim for weekend sweep vs. Raptors HoopsWorld National Post - HoopsWorld all 424 news articles

Udonis Haslem, Yakhouba Diawara, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwyane Wade ... - USA Today Posted: 21 Feb 2009 10:36 AM CST Udonis Haslem, Yakhouba Diawara, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwyane Wade ... USA Today If Miller sits out, it will snap the NBA's longest current consecutive games played streak at 501. Miller is averaging 13.0 points and 5.5 assists as Philadelphia has split two games with the Heat this season. Opening a four-game road trip, ... 76ers, Heat square off in South Beach Sports Network Miller extends streak of games played to 502 SportingNews.com O'Neal eyes first win with Heat HoopsWorld Palm Beach Post all 107 news articles

Ban on violent video games thrown out - San Francisco Chronicle Posted: 20 Feb 2009 02:12 PM CST Ars Technica Ban on violent video games thrown out San Francisco Chronicle, USA (02-20) 12:00 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court ruled today that California's ban on selling violent video games to minors is unconstitutional, saying the state was trying to interfere with free speech and had failed to show that simulated ... Court finds Calif. video game law unconstitutional Reuters Appeals court: Governator's video game law unconstitutional Ars Technica Court strikes down California video game law The Associated Press Bloomberg - Gamasutra all 218 news articles

Monson: Players labeling games as must-win - Salt Lake Tribune Posted: 20 Feb 2009 02:30 AM CST Boston Globe Monson: Players labeling games as must-win Salt Lake Tribune, United States Heading into Thursday night's late game, the Jazz were barely hanging onto eighth place in the West, just a half game ahead of Phoenix. On the other hand, they were just a couple of games back of fourth place, a much more comfortable spot, ... Boston's Garnett to miss three games Sports Network Celtics F Garnett out at least three games National Post Garnett expected to miss at least three games Rotoworld.com USA Today - The Daily News Online all 583 news articles

Eye injury may put Suns Stoudemire out for season - The Associated Press Posted: 20 Feb 2009 03:10 PM CST Washington Post Eye injury may put Suns' Stoudemire out for season The Associated Press The NBA playoffs begin eight weeks from Saturday, and it's no sure thing the Suns will even be in the postseason, especially with their All-Star power forward unavailable for the final 29 games of the regular season. "He was really discouraged," Kerr ... Thunder-Suns Preview USA Today It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye, or a power forward Fanster.com Stoudemire May Miss Remainder Of Season ESPN Bleacher Report - Fanster.com all 1,677 news articles

All broadcasters interested in US Games rights: IOC - Reuters Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:44 AM CST The Associated Press All broadcasters interested in US Games rights: IOC Reuters By Darren Ennis BRUSSELS (Reuters) - All major broadcasters in the United States have expressed an interest in acquiring the rights to screen the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge said on Friday. ... Rogge: financial crisis hits grassroots USA Today Olympics-Grassroots sport struggling in credit crunch, says IOC Reuters all 445 news articles

Stockholm Says ‘Välkommen Igen’ to NHL Games - New York Times Posted: 19 Feb 2009 03:57 PM CST National Post Stockholm Says 'Välkommen Igen' to NHL Games New York Times, United States By Lynn Zinser The NHL made it official Thursday that it would open next season with games in Europe, sending the Swede-dominated Detroit Red Wings to Stockholm to play two games against St. Louis. Chicago and Florida will play two games in Helsinki. ... NHL Games to Watch this Weekend SportingNews.com Ducks-Red Wings Preview USA Today Game Day Notes: vs. Anaheim On the Wings Detroit Free Press - MLive.com all 274 news articles

Microsoft explores educational link to video games - The Associated Press Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:40 AM CST The Associated Press Microsoft explores educational link to video games The Associated Press FARGO, ND (AP) — Devin Krauter sits on the end of his bed, tapping buttons on his video game controller to shoot down alien beasts while chatting with other players through a headset, texting on his cell phone and talking to a visitor. ... Microsoft starts The Games for Learning Institute Neoseeker all 150 news articles

Terps Extend Winning Streak to 6 Games - Washington Post Posted: 19 Feb 2009 08:47 PM CST Washington Post Terps Extend Winning Streak to 6 Games Washington Post, United States 9 Maryland win its sixth straight game in an 87-79 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Coleman finished with eight rebounds, seven assists and made all 11 of her free throws for the Terrapins (22-4, 9-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), ... Previewing Maryland Clemson Tigers Insider WOMEN: NO. 9 MARYLAND 87, GEORGIA TECH 79: Terps build 23-point ... Atlanta Journal Constitution Weekend preview » Maryland, American host conference rivals Washington Examiner Bleacher Report - Annapolis Capital all 90 news articles

Hawks-Trail Blazers Preview - USA Today Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:30 AM CST TSN.ca Hawks-Trail Blazers Preview USA Today Portland will look for its seventh straight victory at the Rose Garden on Friday night when it hosts the Hawks, who seek their fifth road win in six games as they continue their longest trip of the season. The Trail Blazers (33-20) won their first ... Tonight's Kings game: Kings (11-44) at Memphis (15-39) Sacramento Bee Victory comes as a relief to Blazers The Columbian Roy has 24 points in 94-90 win over Memphis The Associated Press Sports Network - WagerWeb all 410 news articles

The Flyers’ Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer - New York Times Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:55 AM CST New York Times The Flyers' Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer New York Times, United States By DAVE CALDWELL PHILADELPHIA — About 75 minutes before every home game, up to 15 Philadelphia Flyers leave their locker room and walk together to the loading dock at the back of Wachovia Center. If it happens on ice and it involves hitting and scoring ...

Magic-Bobcats Preview - USA Today Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:30 AM CST Today's Zaman Magic-Bobcats Preview USA Today Orlando (39-14) went into the All-Star break with three losses in five games after point guard Jameer Nelson dislocated his shoulder, and it looked like it was headed for another defeat Tuesday against Charlotte (22-32). The Magic trailed by as many as ... Orlando Magic (39-14) at Charlotte Bobcats (22-32), 7:00 pm Kansas City Star Magic get burned on the Bayou Examiner.com NBA: Howard pours in 45 as Magic beat Bobcats in OT Houston Chronicle OrlandoMagic.com - Orlando Sentinel all 349 news articles