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 »