Provides the latest RSS feeds for US Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Baton Rouge Post.com http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/10/id/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:04:34 -0400 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:04:34 -0400 30 American Jeff Overton shot an eight-under 62 to move into a four-stroke lead after the second round of the Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia. Overton, who is without a win in five seasons on the ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388709/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:37:45 -0400 Sky Sports http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388709/ With the NFL season fast approaching, it’s time to get prepared for your fantasy draft, and the Fantasy Tracker is here to help you assemble your team. In the first of six draft editions, the Tr... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388762/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:33:56 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388762/ CATCHING UP WITH KERNAN Amazin’ how one swing can define a career.The Mets are in the midst of having their Hall of Fame weekend at Citi Field, but the franchise still doesn’t have a no-... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388763/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:33:53 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388763/ Los Angeles Angels with a flare-up of right knee tendinitis.He said he'll come in for treatment on Saturday and see if the trainers feel like he can get a cortisone shot in the knee. He's already had ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388664/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:07:49 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388664/ Los Angeles Dodgers apparently will be pushed to the final hours Saturday, a major league source confirmed Friday the club is engaged in talks with the http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388666/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:07:47 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388666/ Tennessee running back Bryce Brown asked coach Derek Dooley for a release from his scholarship specifically to transfer to Kansas State, Arthur Brown, Bryce's father, said Friday. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388665/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:07:44 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388665/ STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maria Sharapova outlasted fellow Russian Elena Dementieva, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, in a match Friday night that lasted 2 hours, 47 minutes in the quarterfinals of the Bank of the C... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388749/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:06:33 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388749/ Bowden plays himself on the upcoming episode of "The Glades," a character-driven crime drama set and filmed in South Florida. The episode, titled "Mucked Up," is scheduled to run at 10 p.m. EDT Sunday... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388764/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:06:18 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37388764/ Blog: College Sports Jenrry Mejia is back on the mound.The Mets’ top prospect, who had been put on the shelf since late June because of stiffness in his right shoulder, was back pitching Wednesd... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387097/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:33:08 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387097/ Amazin’ how one swing can define a career.The Mets are in the midst of having their Hall of Fame weekend at Citi Field, but the franchise still doesn’t have a no-hitter. The Mets are closi... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387098/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:33:05 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387098/ The Mets failed to get Mike Pelfrey back in All-Star form, but David Wright seems to have snapped out of his recent doldrums. Last night's two-home run game from Wright -- in what was otherwise an ugl... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387099/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:33:02 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387099/ In the blink of an eye, the fans at Citi Field went from saluting Mike Pelfrey to eating Raul. Though Raul Valdes has been a linchpin of the Mets' bullpen lately, the boos he heard after allowing four... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387100/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:59 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387100/ Lance Berkman gave his blessing to be traded to the Yankees and, unless he changes his mind today, the club will add the switch-hitter to their already strong lineup. And the Yankees didn't stop there... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387101/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:56 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387101/ The Yankees' financial might was the key component here. They targeted teams desperate to move huge contracts, hoping that merely being able to take on money in a tight market would enable them to get... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387102/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:51 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387102/ If only Adris DeLeon had been this nice on the basketball court. “It was a good challenge,” the lightning quick guard said. “Sebastian [Telfair] came out here from the NBA. I respect... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387103/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:48 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387103/ Blog: Vac's Whacks ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Matt Joyce figured it wasn't worth his while to guess, because he had seen Phil Hughes' fastball, and it was very good, and he had seen Hughes' breaking stuf... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387104/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:46 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387104/ "We didn't get a lot of hits," manager Joe Girardi said. "Some time you have to look at the guy on the mound. His at-bats, I was fine with them." Rays right-hander Wade Davis gave up a leadoff single ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387105/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:43 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387105/ ROTO FILES We tend to evaluate the annual mid-summer transit of valuable players to playoff contenders from also-rans, which will see its final burst with today's non-waiver trade deadline, in terms... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387115/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:40 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387115/ Blog: By George It's the kind of story that can make a casual sports fan form a rooting interest. Brooklyn's Danny Jacobs is fighting for the WBO middleweight title tonight in Las Vegas just a few day... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387114/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:38 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387114/ to dominate on defense. The Giants headed into training camp a year ago brimming with talent, depth, a perfect mixture of experience and youth, playmakers galore and answers for every imaginable quest... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387113/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:36 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387113/ If the Liberty hope to reach the playoffs, they will need their defense to carry them. Last night they defended like a sieve -- except when they absolutely needed it, and gutted out a one-minute defen... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387112/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:34 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387112/ Amid all the hubbub surrounding the arrival of Thierry Henry and the talk of the potential addition of his former Barcelona teammate Rafa Marquez, the Red Bulls return to MLS action tonight in Houston... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387111/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:32 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387111/ Strikes have a completely different meaning for NFL umpires than their peers in baseball. Traditionally positioned five to seven yards from the line of scrimmage on the defensive side of the football,... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387110/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:31 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387110/ The unnamed arbitrator is in place, the undisclosed date and site set for what looms as a major crossroads moment in the Devils' future and fortunes. The just-selected systems arbitrator will hear, pr... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387109/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:30 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387109/ Knicks brass have been in "ongoing conversations" with the representatives for free-agent shooting guard Shannon Brown, according to Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein. "It's been something Donnie [Walsh... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387108/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:28 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387108/ Jason Bay's erratic first season in Flushing now includes a stint on the disabled list. Wanting to take no chances on Bay's concussion symptoms, the Mets yesterday placed the left fielder on the DL, r... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387107/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:26 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387107/ When Indians oufielder Austin Kearns was pulled out of last night's game against the Blue Jays after singling in the top of the seventh inning, he had no idea he had been traded. "I have only been tra... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387106/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:24 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387106/ WASHINGTON -- Roy Oswalt's first game with the Phillies left ample room for improvement. Craig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Nationals roughed up Oswalt in his Philadelphia... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387116/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:22 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387116/ There appears to be a possible thaw in the cold war between the Jets and their Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, who's prepared to hold out of training camp when players report tomorrow if he doesn'... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387117/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:17 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387117/ Ike Hilliard, the gritty receiver who for eight years with the Giants put his slight body through enormous strain, yesterday signed a one-day contract for the purpose of retiring as a Giant. David Tyr... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387118/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:14 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387118/ Well, well, look what we have here. While several key Jets players are toiling in frustration over contractual issues, the Jets announced yesterday that they have extended the contracts of coach Rex R... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387119/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:11 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387119/ Laveranues Coles is in for a Jets three-peat. The Jets yesterday re-signed Coles, the receiver they drafted in the third round 2000 and re-signed after he did a two-year stint in Washington. Coles was... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387120/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:08 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387120/ Terry Tarpey wanted to get his son, Terry, better exposure than he gets at Fairfield Prep in Connecticut. So they did what many before them have done – they went to Church. Riverside Church, tha... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387121/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:05 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387121/ SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Rachel Alexandra, who clinched 2009 Horse of the Year honors with a victory in the Woodward Stakes here last September, will race again at the Old Spa in the Grade 1 Personal Ensig... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387122/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:32:02 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387122/ Kyle Kendrick goes by "LeRoy,'' even though his middle name is Rodney. Just for the sake of minimizing confusion, the Phillies might want to think up a new and more distinctive moniker for http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387124/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:03:46 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387124/ Los Angeles Angels with a flare-up of right knee tendinitis.He said he'll come in for treatment on Saturday and see if the trainers feel like he can get a cortisone shot in the knee. He's already had ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387125/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:03:41 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387125/ In an all-Russian affair, Maria Sharapova returns to Elena Dementieva during their quarterfinal match Friday at the Bank of the West tennis tournament in Stanford, Calif. Sharapova won 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387077/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:35 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387077/ Victoria Azarenka of Belarus beat defending champion Marion Bartoli 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, ending the Frenchwoman's run of eight straight victories in the event. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387078/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:32 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387078/ The 31-year-old Schukin, who came through qualifying, reached his first career semifinal by defeating the 14th-ranked Russian 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 on Friday. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387081/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:31 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387081/ ISTANBUL (AP) — Jarmila Groth of Australia defeated defending champion Vera Dushevina of Russia 7-5, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the Istanbul Cup on Friday. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387080/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:29 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387080/ LOS ANGELES — Andy Murray was forced to three sets in his Los Angeles debut, beating American qualifier Tim Smyczek 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday in a second-round match at the Farmers Classic. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387079/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:28 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387079/ In an all-Russian affair, Maria Sharapova returns to Elena Dementieva during their quarterfinal match Friday at the Bank of the West tennis tournament in Stanford, Calif. Sharapova won 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386978/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:25 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386978/ Gagnon — known around the games as P.L.G. — used a remarkable kickflip varial 540 to score 93 in the final jam session and win his fifth vert gold overall. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385702/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:22 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385702/ GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Guadalajara Chivas inaugurated its new $150 million stadium on Friday with a 3-2 exhibition victory over Manchester United. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386095/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:19 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386095/ The Los Angeles Angels took the first step on a path they hope will enable them to get back into the AL West race against the division-leading Texas Rangers. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386357/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:02:12 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386357/ New Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator and former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis watches practice during training camp Friday. Weis is recovering from knee surgery. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387127/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:01:12 -0400 MSNBC http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387127/ DENVER (AP) -- Leading 5-2, the Colorado Rockies were looking for an insurance run with two outs in the eighth. Fourteen batters later they were comfortably ahead. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386970/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:58:26 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37386970/ DENVER (AP) -- Leading 5-2, the Colorado Rockies were looking for an insurance run with two outs in the eighth. Fourteen batters later they were comfortably ahead. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387037/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:58:11 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387037/ Chicago Cubs 17-2 on Friday night. "I'd never seen an inning like that," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "We had two outs and two strikes on a hitter and they score 12 runs. I'd never seen an inning l... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387126/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:20:56 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37387126/ No matter how many All-Star pitchers they trade, the Arizona Diamondbacks look more like a playoff contender than a last-place team whenever they face the New York Mets. Kelly Johnson and Miguel Monte... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385478/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:27:26 -0400 New York Post http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385478/ Brandon Graham , both agreed to deals on Friday, which could help Mathews and the Chargers finalize a contract."Now that guys are starting to sign around where he was picked, our guys think a deal can... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385480/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:00:50 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385480/ San Francisco 49ers this spring, and that continued Friday on the day rookies were required to report to team headquarters.Both first-round draft picks signed five-year contracts a few hours apart, en... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385481/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:00:43 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385481/ Los Angeles Dodgers apparently will be pushed to the final hours Saturday, a major league source confirmed Friday the club is engaged in talks with the http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385482/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:00:31 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385482/ Going into the game, Peralta had just two singles in 15 at-bats against Lester with one RBI, five strikeouts and two double plays. On Friday he also walked against Lester and singled off http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385333/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:28 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385333/ Happ, 12-5 as a rookie last season, made only his fourth major league start this year. He was sidelined with a left forearm strain. He had four walks and six strikeouts as the Astros combined on a fou... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37384581/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:25 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37384581/ ORLANDO — Defenders double- and triple-teamed Albany Rocks center DaJuan Coleman whenever the ball swung his way on offense Friday, so he concentrated on scoring off his teammates' missed shots a... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385334/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:22 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385334/ Alex Rodriguez pops up in his final at-bat in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Rays on Friday. Rodriguez went 0-for-4. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385335/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:20 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385335/ Tom Brady emphasized that he will not allow the uncertainty of his future to affect his play or that of his teammates in their bid to remain a perennial http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385412/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:15 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385412/ Dez Bryant strong> will miss the rest of training camp and a chunk of the preseason after suffering a sprained ankle late in the team's Friday afternoon practice.After an MRI on the ankle revealed the... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37384528/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:12 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37384528/ Harrell pitched six strong innings in his major league debut, Dayan Viciedo had three hits, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 6-1 Friday night to get their 12th straight win at home... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385370/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:09 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385370/ MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Capps emerged from the Minnesota bullpen and jogged to the mound, bringing his sinker, his slider and a bunch of goose bumps with him. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385369/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:07 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385369/ Bernhard Langer shook off a poor front nine to fire a 68 on Friday at the U.S. Senior Open. "You just got to be careful and hit good shots," the German said. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385421/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:00 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385421/ DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Temple City won the $125,000 Cougar II Handicap on Friday at Del Mar, leading wire-to-wire en route to a 3-length victory. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385427/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:58:51 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385427/ If the proposal to essentially turn the last two preseason games into regular-season contests becomes reality, teams could just start practicing two weeks earlier, right? Well, maybe not. Players worr... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385501/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:58:00 -0400 MSNBC http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385501/ Former Detroit Red Wings legend - and one of the first Russian hockey players to make an impact in the NHL - Sergei Fedorov made a lot of money in his storied NHL career. Unfortunately, it seems that ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385502/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:57:54 -0400 MSNBC http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385502/ Cleveland Indians . New York will send a couple of prospects to the Astros, likely to be reliever Mark Melancon and infielder Jimmy Paredes, and Houston will pay part of what Berkman is owed, a baseba... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385316/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:55:14 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385316/ may have a dreaded high ankle sprain , and he could be out up to six weeks, which would put into serious question his availability for the regular season opener. That injury occurred late in practi... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385410/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:55:10 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385410/ Brandon Graham , both agreed to deals on Friday, which could help Mathews and the Chargers finalize a contract. "Now that guys are starting to sign around where he was picked, our guys think a de... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385411/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:55:04 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385411/ BOSTON (AP) -- Jhonny Peralta 's debut with Detroit was powerful enough to withstand a late grand slam by David Ortiz . Peralta hit two homers in his first game since being traded and the str... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385393/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:54:50 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385393/ Ted Lilly . The Dodgers were looking Friday night for options to upgrade their pitching staff before Saturday's trade deadline. Los Angeles, in third place in the NL West, already acquired new center ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385392/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:54:49 -0400 Sports Illustrated http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385392/ Read more >> The Rams and the former Oklahoma quarterback concluded negotiations Friday night, just in time for the first full-squad workout set for Saturday. The guaranteed money is the highest... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385486/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:17:05 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385486/ Phillies debut. "[Roy Halladay is] Doc on the days he pitches, but on the other days, he's just Roy. And I've always just called Roy [Oswalt] Roy." These are the things the Phillies concern themselves... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385493/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:17:01 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385493/ Ray Lewis is a LeBron James' fan. I didn't ask him. But I do know what he thinks about James going to Miami ... and I didn't ask him about that, either. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385487/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:57 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385487/ Atlanta Braves were going in the right direction again in the NL East standings. After a week losing most of their lead, they were building it back up. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385494/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:54 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385494/ Both first-round draft picks signed five-year contracts a few hours apart, ensuring the highly touted offensive linemen will be in uniform for Sunday's first training camp practice. Davis was the No. ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385488/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:49 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385488/ Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday night. Peralta, obtained from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, hit a solo homer in his first at bat in the second inning then connected again off Jon Lester, a two-run ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385495/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:43 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385495/ Location: Nashville, Tenn. | Stadium: LP Field (68,798) | Owner: K.S. Adams, Jr. | GM: Mike Reinfeldt Coach: Jeff Fisher | Super Bowl wins: 0 http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385489/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:41 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385489/ Read more >> The Rams and the former Oklahoma quarterback concluded negotiations Friday night, just in time for the first full-squad workout set for Saturday. The guaranteed money is the highest... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385483/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:34 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385483/ Philadelphia Phillies game was sentenced Friday to up to three months in jail and community service, which the judge suggested be fulfilled by cleaning ballpark toilets and trash. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385496/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:33 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385496/ Pittsburgh Steelers training camp in a subcompact car rather than an oversized SUV or a loaded-up truck. Roethlisberger acknowledges he's glad to be putting his troubled offseason behind him and is lo... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385490/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:31 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385490/ Atlanta Braves were going in the right direction again in the NL East standings. After a week losing most of their lead, they were building it back up. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385484/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:25 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385484/ y-active Capps, acquired from the Washington Nationals the previous night, gave up a two-out single to Chone Figgins before striking out Casey Kotchman, ending the game with a pump of his fist. Of... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385497/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:24 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385497/ The Calgary Flames avoided arbitration with Ian White by signing the defenseman to a one-year contract Friday.',0,event)">Flames avoid arbitration, sign White to one-year deal · http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385499/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:24 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385499/ New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says he's determined to keep his contract negotiations from becoming a distraction to the team.',0,event)">Brady says contract talks won't be distraction | http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385491/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:23 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385491/ GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- The NFL won't punish Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson for his offseason arrest involving an alleged bar fight in Texas. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385492/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:15 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385492/ The New York Islanders acquired James Wisniewski from the Anaheim Ducks on Friday for a conditional third-round pick in 2011.',0,event)">Islanders acquire defenseman Wisniewski from Ducks · http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385500/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:15 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385500/ MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife was threatened at her home by three men who were carrying guns and looking for the former NBA player about six weeks before he was shot to death, the woman'... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385485/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:13 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385485/ TORONTO -- Jose Bautista hit a grand slam, his major league-leading 31st home run, Fred Lewis added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-1, their sixth win in seven games... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385498/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:16:13 -0400 CBS Sportsline http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37385498/ Chris Campoli re-signed Friday, agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.The 25-year-old Campoli had four goals and 14 assists in 67 games last season and added two assists in six playoff games. ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383600/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:44 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383600/ St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money.The Rams and the former Oklahoma quarterback concluded negotiations in time for the first full-squad workout set for Saturday. The ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383638/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:37 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383638/ Minnesota Vikings for the first day of training camp determined to put two troubling issues behind him -- his problems holding on to the football and his decision to skip a mandatory minicamp back in ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383639/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:34 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383639/ St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money.The Rams and the former Oklahoma quarterback concluded negotiations in time for the first full-squad workout set for Saturday. The ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383494/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:29 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383494/ Alex Rodriguez to wait at least one more day to join the 600-home run club, and the second-place Rays matched their longest winning streak of the season at seven games. The Rays pulled within one game... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383642/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:28 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383642/ Jacoby Ellsbury has missed nearly the entire season with five fractured ribs. Now, he's on the verge of returning to the lineup and he believes his presence could help the club in the final two months... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383641/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:23 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383641/ Does a new position await Jorge Cantu with his new team? If so, that might make Cantu very interesting from a fantasy perspective, writes Eric Karabell. http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383643/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:21 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383643/ Matt Capps has his first chance to experience a pennant chase.This is a real hands-on opportunity, too. His ability to seal the ninth inning will have a significant impact on Minnesota's defense of th... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383644/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:18 -0400 ESPN http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383644/ In total, it's a six-year deal worth $76 million, with a maximum value of $86 million.The deal will allow Bradford to compete in the Rams' first training camp workout on Saturday.The Rams drafted Brad... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383122/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:53:29 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383122/ Tom Brady emphasized that he will not allow the uncertainty of his future to affect his play or that of his teammates in their bid to remain a perennial http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383497/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:53:28 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383497/ Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand will be suspended for 30 days and fined $100,000 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his guilty plea to driving while impaired, the league anno... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383496/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:53:25 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383496/ Jeff Overton plays a bunker shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Greenbrier Classic on The Old White Course at the Greenbrier Resort. His 8-under 62 on Friday gave him a one-shot lead ... http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383498/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:53:20 -0400 USA Today http://story.batonrougepost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/id/37383498/