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/cat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:04 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:04 -0400 30 The PGA Tour has revealed it wants to hold a series of discussions before deciding whether or not to adopt Rule 14-1b of the Rules of Golf.The new rule, which prohibits the anchoring of a club in making a stroke, is to be introduced from 2016 by the R&A and the United States Golf Association. The PGA Tour and PGA of America traditionally adopt the rules as determined by the R&A and USGA ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663217/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:01:32 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663217/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 As expected _ and as opposed by many _ the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient, golf’s two worldwide governing bodies, today announced that they will go through with the ban of the anchored putting stroke.The ban will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016.Consider a worldwide can of worms opened, with questions about whether the PGA Tour will adhere to the ban and whether ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663219/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:36 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663219/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Judd Apatow blows Lena Dunham's b-day Judd Apatow, executive producer of HBO’s "Girls," forgot his protegee ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663218/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:36 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663218/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Seattle Seahawks face a possible fine for multiple members of the team being suspended for violating the NFL's steroid and personal conduct policy, league spokesman Greg Aiello told NFL.com. When defensive ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663220/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:55 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663220/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tedy Bruschi was announced as the newest member of the team's Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He was voted in by fans, edging out fellow finalists offensive tackle Leon Gray and head coach Chuck ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663222/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:54 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663222/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Will Smith working at outside linebacker, rather than the defensive end spot at which he has played his whole career. "That's where we'll start him," coach Sean Payton said, noting that outside linebackers often play pass-rushing roles in a 3-4 scheme. "We can play him right and left, but I think initially that right outside position would be very similar to what ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663221/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:54 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663221/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 If the case is classified a class action, thousands of current and former athletes could be involved One of the named plaintiffs in a anti-trust lawsuit concerning the use of college athletes' names and likenesses said in a deposition that the avatars in several versions of a video game that are supposed to represent him do not resemble him and that the same face also appears on other ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663176/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:57 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663176/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It sounds like legendary goaltender Patrick Roy will be Joe Sacco’s replacement as the Colorado Avalanche’s head coach. ';They’re discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is looking for a new challenge,'; the younger brother of Patrick Roy, Stephane, told ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663223/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663223/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony Romo will miss Organized Team Activities after having surgery to remove a cyst from his back. Romo, however, says there’s nothing to worry about, and that the procedure was fairly minor. "If this was the regular season and I had to play next week, I could,'; Romo told ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663224/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:07 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663224/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kyle Love made the Patriots roster as an undrafted rookie. And he left the roster in kind of the same way, learning a lesson that no player (at least one not ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663225/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:05 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663225/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Leon Hall missed OTAs last season as he recovered from an Achilles injury and he’s going to miss at least a portion of the team’s organized team activities again this year. Geoff Hobson of the Bengals website reports that ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663226/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:04 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663226/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 'Alarming' report on Werth It appears that Jayson Werth, who has not played in a major league game since May 2, won't be returning very soon, either. After getting what Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson called "kind of an alarming report" on [Werth] following another MRI on his strained right hamstring, it appears the right fielder's return will be ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663165/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663165/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The USGA has spoken. Now we'll see what everyone is going to do about it. In a joint press conference with the R&A Tuesday morning, the USGA enacted the rules change proposed back in November that has split the golf world: Starting Jan. 1, 2016, players competing under USGA/R&A rules will no longer be allowed to affix or "anchor" the putter to their bodies. That will ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663164/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214663164/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot by Chicago center Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period of their game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. Detroit won 3-2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT -- Up and down. Quick as a minute. The compass was broken at Joe Louis Arena, and the game had only two directions: north and south. It was a track meet, a caffeinated pogo stick, all ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214662719/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:24 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214662719/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 R&A chief executive Peter Dawson said: "We took a great deal of time to consider this issue and received a variety of contributions from individuals and organisations at all levels of the game. "The report published today gives a comprehensive account of the reasons for taking the decision to adopt the new Rule and addresses the concerns that have been raised. "We recognise ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661821/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:48:22 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661821/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Oakland Raiders fans when he makes a free agent visit to the team's facilities on Tuesday. A few of his potential teammates in Oakland will give him a warm reception as ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661822/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:32:30 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661822/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst that could keep him out of action until training camp, according to sources. Romo will be held out of the organized team activities that begin Tuesday and run for the next three weeks, the sources said Tuesday. The team's minicamp will be held June 11-13 and the club is set to travel to Oxnard, Calif., on ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661771/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:32:27 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661771/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 07:05 AM ET 05.21 | While Eagles fans may eventually tire of counting quarterback reps, these OTAs are serving up some interesting numbers for Nick Foles. On Monday, it was Foles who had his number called the most to run with the ones. By [Sheil Kapadia's] count, there were five "team" periods at practice, as OTAs continued at the NovaCare Complex. Foles manned the first team for ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661781/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:03 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661781/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Broncos ' starting running back would seem to be in peril after the team drafted Montee Ball in the second round, was the only non-injured veteran who wasn't present Monday for the first day of OTAs. McGahee also had spotty attendance during the Phase I and II offseason conditioning program. All offseason training activities (OTAs) are voluntary until the mandatory minicamp June ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661823/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:03 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661823/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Buccaneers are coming off of an embarrassing season that saw them start with promise but nose dive into a top-15 draft pick. However, the year was an improvement on the season they had in 2011 which means Tampa Bay seems to be on the rise and could fight hard this season. But while the regular season is still months away, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661533/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:02 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661533/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mario Williams had his chance to talk Monday, and he let out a sigh when he stepped to the lectern in Buffalo. [He] then answered every question asked about an unbecoming feud with his ex-fiancee. Williams didn't deny he sent texts her lawyer made public Friday, but insisted he never has had suicidal thoughts and takes only medications prescribed by and dispensed by ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661779/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:01 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661779/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Carr/Getty Images MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Wide receiver Ivan McCartney is returning to West Virginia's roster six months after leaving the team. West Virginia football spokesman Mike Montoro on Monday confirmed McCartney's return. McCartney left for personal reasons last November after making nine catches for 112 yards in his junior season. McCartney was ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661543/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:58 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661543/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 FedEx Cup The USGA and R&A have finally ruled on the proposed anchored putter ban and have decided to ban the anchored putter starting on January 1, 2016. The rule will be called 14-1B and officially a player "in making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either "directly" or by use of an "anchor point."Here's a look at the infographic released by ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661787/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:24:23 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214661787/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 There was a period of time on Sunday afternoon in Boston when it seemed as if Rick Nash was going at a different speed than everyone else, and those moments are exactly why the Rangers brought Nash to Broadway in the first place.Big No. 61 in white was flying around the ice, over the boards for every other shift early in the second period, scoring his first goal in the opening nine games of the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657318/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657318/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Henrik Lundqvist waited just long enough to come onto the ice at the beginning of yesterday’s Rangers practice to put a scare into everybody watching. But eventually he skated out and participated fully with his team, putting to rest any worry that the left shoulder issue that arose at the end of Game 2 on Sunday afternoon in Boston would linger."It’s under control," ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657317/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657317/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "I think we can defend. It doesn’t bother me, it just surprises me a little bit, we made some mistakes that we very rarely do on simple coverage," Tortorella said. "The third and fourth goal, they’re simple coverages. We beat ourselves. I’m not disrespecting Boston by any means, but we hurt ourselves on our play away from the puck. I think that’s one of the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657316/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657316/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Knicks’ lofty regular season - 54 wins, an Atlantic Division title, a second seed - was rendered meaningless by their second-round exit from the playoffs. A team that believed it was better than the Heat - the Knicks beat Miami in three of four regular-season games - never got there to challenge them in the Eastern Conference Finals. There were some nice accomplishments - including ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657315/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657315/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - Buck Showalter hasn’t been as mesmerized by the Yankees’ fast start as have many others around baseball.Instead, the man who used to have Joe Girardi’s job in The Bronx pointed to the ways the team has been able to overcome the injuries to so many of their high-profile players."I’ve got news for you: Travis Hafner and Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay have ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657321/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657321/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - Phil Hughes and pitching coach Larry Rothschild didn’t make any drastic between-starts changes with tonight’s Yankees starter after he failed to get out of the first inning in his last outing Wednesday against the Mariners at Yankee Stadium."I felt I was a little on the side of the ball. That made my fastball go over the middle of the plate. I tried to find the middle ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657320/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657320/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - No Yankee is more familiar with Travis Hafner than CC Sabathia, making the ace the resident expert."It looks like he is back,’’ Sabathia said of his former Indians teammate whose career has been derailed by injuries. "He is healthy and happy.’’Last night at Camden Yards, Hafner put a smile on Yankees faces with a game-tying homer in the ninth inning ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657319/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657319/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 YANKEES: Hughes did not make it out of the first inning in his last start, a 10-batter, six-hit, two-walk, seven-run disaster vs. the Mariners at the Stadium. He has generated just three swinging strikes in 134 pitches covering his past two starts. The 26-year-old has a 6.58 ERA and 5.2 Ks per nine innings in six appearances at Camden Yards. ORIOLES: Gonzalez - who was in line to win the miracle ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657322/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:09 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657322/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It was intended as a joke."Outfield? What outfield?" Mets general manager Sandy Alderson quipped at the GM meetings in November, referring to the unproven outfielders on the team’s roster.However, Alderson’s joke morphed into reality - the Mets’ outfield has been a revolving door. Perhaps the biggest example of that is Collin Cowgill, who started on Opening Day but was ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657324/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:09 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657324/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - The Yankees didn’t need to see Orioles closer Jim Johnson implode for a third consecutive appearance to appreciate Mariano Rivera."Believe me, I don’t take it for granted," manager Joe Girardi said after Rivera picked up his 17th save in as many chances in last night’s 6-4, 10-inning win over the Orioles at Camden Yards. "It’s hard to do year ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657323/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13:09 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657323/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 took umbrage at something a reporter told him Pacers' coach Frank Vogel said -- except Vogel never said it. What Vogel said was, "They're the next team that's in our way and that's how we're approaching it." Somehow that got translated by a reporter speaking to LeBron as, "Vogel was saying last night that you guys are just another team.'' So ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657325/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:38 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657325/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Dwight Howard . It may not have been that direct -- and it may not change who is the Lakers coach next season -- but apparently Howard let Lakers management know exactly how he feels about D'Antoni. During the Lakers exit interview after they were eliminated by the Spurs, players met with Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak and D'Antoni, but then had the chance to speak to Kupchak without ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657326/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:32 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657326/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan" question. Now, remember that Mourning is a member of the Heat organization -- he has a dog in this fight. His money ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657327/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:26 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657327/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Damian Lillard walking to his car outside a club. Quickly one thing led to another, words were exchanged, other people came around and the brothers say then the entourage of Lillard beat them ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657330/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:18 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657330/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Would the Nets wait to hire a coach until Memphis is eliminated from the playoffs just so they can make a run at Lionel Hollins, whose contract expires after the season? If Scott ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657329/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:12 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657329/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Chicago Blackhawks have enjoyed a charmed season of almost uninterrupted success, but now they find themselves down 2-1 in their second-round series against the Detroit Red Wings. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657328/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657328/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 passes his comments along : ';We hit the wall when they disallowed the goal,'; Quenneville said. ';I disagree with the call. [He] didn’t touch the goalie.'; Then again, maybe the nature of the call is part of the question. Blackhawks ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657331/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:02 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657331/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 monster tornado has left death and devastation in its wake . The pictures out of schools in that city are heart wrenching. The thoughts of all of us here at PBT are with the people of OKC and those that have lost love ones. While the season ended and most of the Thunder players have left town on vacation or to go to where they live in the offseason, you could see on twitter that they were ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657332/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:57 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657332/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 won’t be making their second-round pick available to the media at all until the middle of June. So why are they not letting Te’o talk? Chargers director of public relations Bill Johnston addressed the situation today on XTRA Sports 1360 in San Diego. ';Right now, anything that he does . . . makes news,'; Johnston said. ';Right now, the news that people are talking ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657333/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:55 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657333/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski has been completed, PFT’s Mike Florio has learned. What’s more, the infection in the arm has cleared,PFT has learned. PFT reported last week that the infection appeared to be going away. Now, it’s officially gone, good news for the 24-year-old star tight end in his quest to finally completely recover from the arm injury, which he first sustained in November ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657334/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:55 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657334/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski has undergone a fourth arm surgery, which initially is being regarded as a success, attention soon will turn to his lingering back issue. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Gronkowski is expected to travel to California in three or four weeks for an evaluation by Dr. Robert Watkins. (The trip presumably will not include a layover in Las Vegas.) Watkins will make a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657335/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:54 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657335/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ray Rice was the victim of a burglary this weekend as his Maryland home was broken into and several things were taken from the residence. According ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657336/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:54 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657336/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Robert Griffin III , the reality is that it's too soon to know how his reconstructed knee will be when the season starts. And during a tour of the Redskins' still-being-built training camp facility in Richmond, Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen admitted as much. "It's great to hear the building is on schedule, ahead of schedule, and I've heard all those same phrases ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657338/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:53 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657338/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Daryl Washington has pleaded not guilty to his arrest earlier this month on assault charges stemming from an incident with his ex-girlfriend. According to ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657337/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:52 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657337/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. The right-hander broke his throwing hand chasing an inside fastball after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657339/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:45:14 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214657339/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sergio Garcia has revealed he is not planning any peace talks with Tiger Woods following their clash at the Players Championship earlier this month.World No 1 Woods upset Garcia during the third round at Sawgrass when the Spaniard claimed he had been put off his approach shot to the second hole by crowd noise caused by the American preparing for his own shot from the trees. Woods insisted he had ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656399/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:12:00 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656399/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The truth hurts, and it was delivered yesterday not by Carmelo Anthony but by the Knicks’ youngest player, 22-year-old Iman Shumpert.Shumpert branded the Knicks season a failure after Saturday’s heartbreaking, second-round KO in Indiana. The Knicks’ young swingman could almost taste South Beach and a matchup against the Heat and now he can only go there to vacation."I think ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656432/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:42 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656432/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Rice, the disgraced men’s basketball coach who was fired from Rutgers last month, has been attending counseling for the past two weeks at John Lucas’ Wellness and Aftercare Program in Texas, according to ESPN. Rice, who was fired after videos of him physically and verbally abusing his players were made public, is receiving anger management help, and there is no timetable for how ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656431/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:41 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656431/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Steve Serby Carmelo Anthony, as the face of the Knicks franchise, clearly sees his obligation to make sure to portray a happy public face to New York, orange-and-blue-colored glasses covering his eyes.It’s a delusional face."We’re right there," Melo says.Right where?Nowhere near Miami, nowhere near the Heat, that’s where."We kinda teased the city of New York a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656435/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:40 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656435/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim went on a verbal tirade against Carmelo Anthony’s Knicks teammates, shocked his former player is receiving blame for the team’s second-round flameout to Indiana.In the Syracuse Post-Standard, Boeheim ripped Tyson Chandler, whom he coached on the U.S. Olympic Team, point guards Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni and even coach Mike Woodson in trying to defend ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656430/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:40 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656430/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It wasn’t until he was 28 years old that Chris Copeland made the NBA, and this summer he will hit free agency as a 29-year-old. So attaining maximum financial security would seem to be a very important priority for the Knicks forward.Yesterday, though, Copeland said he never has cared about the biggest possible payday. A restricted-free-agent-to-be, Copeland said he cares about being ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656433/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:40 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656433/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The more desperate the Mets get for Ike Davis to break out of his funk, the deeper he sinks. And last night - after grounding out to leave the bases loaded in the first, striking out twice after that, and costing the Mets a run with an obstruction call - the question isn’t how much lower he can sink, but how much longer the Mets can stick with him.The Mets lost, 4-3, to the Reds in a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656436/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:40 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656436/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Next season could conceivably be the last as a Knick for Carmelo Anthony - who has a player opt-out clause in his contract he can use after the 2013-14 season.If he does opt out next summer, he sounded as if he intended to re-sign a long-term deal with the Knicks."I’m going to be here for many years,’’ Anthony said.That is, if the Knicks wish to, if the club takes a step ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656434/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656434/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hondo, who had been struggling lately, was bailed out by the Yankees’ heroic comeback last night against the Orioles, which trimmed the NRN (nasty red number) to 330 turleys. Tonight, Mr. Aitch will switch dugouts for a play against Bad News Hughes – 10 units on the Birds. Also, he will roll with Quintana against the Bosawx – 10 units on the Chisox. -$Add Fox-gate – the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656437/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656437/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach. Roy's brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night: "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement." Stephane Roy also reportedly announced the news on his Facebook page. A phone message was left with the Avalanche. Colorado fired coach Joe Sacco on April 28 after a season in which the team finished last in the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656421/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:57:03 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656421/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 CHICAGO -- The 2013 NBA draft combine is a wrap. While the drills and athletic testing the players went through this weekend are just a small part of a much larger picture, there are a number of things I took away from the event. ESPN had access to the gym for the 10 hours of the combine, and I was in the hotel lobby talking to teams, players and agents for most of the afternoons and evenings. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656438/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:57:02 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656438/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NEW YORK -- The 2013 NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). It is one of the few moments in life when being a loser all season can really pay off. Fourteen teams vie for the No. 1 pick in the draft based off of the NBA's convoluted lottery process. The lottery was originally developed to help the NBA's worst teams rebuild by giving them a chance at having the highest ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656439/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:57:01 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656439/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Diego Padres . According to Johnson, Mattheus did not inform the team of his injury until just before Monday's game at AT&T Park. "Last night after the game he came in and was in the locker room and banged his glove against his locker with his hand in it," Johnson said. "He didn't say anything to anybody. His hand didn't swell up but when he went out to ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656440/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:57:00 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214656440/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 2013-05-21 00:54:00 DENVER - Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is reportedly on the verge of being the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.A report posted on the Denver Post's website Monday night says Roy's younger brother, Stephane Roy, leaked the impending announcement."They're discussing the final details of an arrangement," Stephane Roy told the denverpost.com. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655535/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:10:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655535/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The effects of yesterday’s tornado in the Oklahoma City suburbs spread all the way east to Flushing. Jeremy Hefner was born and raised in the town that received the brunt of the damage."For the first 10 years of my life, I lived in Moore, Okla.," the Mets starter said after last night’s 4-3 loss to the Reds at Citi Field. "I couldn’t have [lived] more than a mile, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655556/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655556/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It’s a bird, it’s a plane ... nope, it’s just Woody Johnson.The Jets owner did his best Superman impression yesterday while discussing the situation surrounding running back Mike Goodson, who was arrested on Friday. Johnson told reporters in Boston the team was still in fact-finding mode and then went all superhero, saying the Jets live by "truth, justice and the American ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655557/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655557/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DETROIT - The young Red Wings have made the mighty Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help Detroit beat the Blackhawks 3-1 last night and take a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655558/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655558/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The NFL yesterday moved another step closer to its goal of filling up the year-round sports calendar, revealing a plan to move the draft from April to May starting next year.The league can’t unilaterally change its calendar, but the owners apparently were able to get the NFL Players Association to sign off on the switch by moving the start of veteran free agency to the first week of March ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655559/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655559/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Today represents a moment-of-truth day in golf as the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient will conduct a joint announcement regarding the anchor putter. The two rules-making bodies in the game are expected to go ahead with the rule change to ban anchored putting, which they proposed nearly six months ago. The new rule, 14-1b, would not ban long or belly putters but would ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655560/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:15 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655560/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kenneth "Kenny" Noe, former president, chief executive officer and chairman of the New York Racing Association, died Sunday at the age of 84. Noe, a former racing secretary and steward at NYRA, was hired as president and general manager in October 1994. In September 1995, he was elevated to chairman of the board of trustees and in December 1996 was named chairman and chief executive ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655562/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:14 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655562/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The college football season is only 100 days away when the action kicks off on Aug. 29. Catch up on a 100 numbers you should know for the 2013 season. 1. (Preseason No. 1) Who will be this year's AP Preseason No. 1? Whoever it is must overcome recent history. Only two teams in the BCS era have won the national title after being ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll (1999 Florida State and 2004 ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655564/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:54:33 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655564/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 There was a script going around before this series that had the top-ranked Chicago Blackhawks rolling over the underdog Detroit Red Wings. Apparently Mike Babcock’s crew decided that script needed a few revisions. The Wings asserted their physical dominance early then got goals 31 seconds apart in the second period from Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller and a third-period dagger from Pavel ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655236/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:33 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655236/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Matt Harrison out since early April with a herniated disk in his lower back, the Rangers (29-15) have one of the best ERAs in the majors at 3.49. Even after an 11-8 victory over Detroit on Sunday, their home ERA is ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655527/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:28 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655527/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ryan Vogelsong was having a great start Monday night, until a pitch got him on the knuckles while he was swinging the bat in the fifth inning. And now, he's going to be on the shelf for a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655565/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:37:57 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214655565/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Mulder and Chris Singleton look at Patrick Corbin's 10-strikeout performance against the Rockies on Monday night, in which he threw his first complete ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654722/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:50:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654722/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Redskins GM Bruce Allen said it was ';too early to tell'; whether Robert Griffin III would be ready for training camp. (The Washington Post via Getty Images) Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said Monday that it’s ';too early to tell'; whether star quarterback Robert Griffin III will be ready to participate in the team’s training camp in late July, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654691/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:06 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654691/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Johnny Cueto went five innings, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out eight. (Seth Wenig/AP) NEW YORK — Amidst talk of changing his windup, it was the same old Johnny Cueto who returned to the mound against the New York Mets on Monday night — and that's a good thing for the Cincinnati Reds, so long as he stays healthy. Cueto, Cincinnati's ace ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654723/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:05 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654723/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Mets on Monday night. "I asked myself, 'What was going on, what happened?"' Cueto said through a translator. "I told myself I have to start pitching the way I am. Then after that, I said, 'That is ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654725/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:33:46 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654725/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DENVER -- Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game and struck out a career-high 10, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Corbin (7-0) joined Randy Johnson as the only lefties in team history to begin the season 7-0. He also turned in his club-record ninth straight start where he's pitched at least six innings and ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654727/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:33:45 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654727/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jayson Werth hasn't played since May 2 and hoped to return from the disabled list May 18 -- and, ahem, it's May 20 -- but he's suffered a setback and will now miss at least an extra few weeks.After a minor-league rehab game last week, Werth had an issue with his strained right hamstring and was sent to a few specialists. We don't know specifically what was found, but it ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654728/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:33:43 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214654728/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Highlight Of The Night: Jimmy Howard made 39 saves and the Red Wings got two goals in 31 seconds from Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller to defeat the Blackhawks ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653821/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:22 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653821/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jim Johnson , who has blown three straight save opportunities after converting a franchise-record 35 in a row. All three of those botched saves have come during Baltimore's current skid.Hafner added an RBI single in the 10th inning for the Yankees, who have won 10 of 13 to move a season-high 12 games over .500 (28-16). The Yankees also improved to 19-0 when scoring first this ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653877/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653877/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yovani Gallardo (3-4) gave up three runs, including two homers, in six innings. The right-hander lost his third consecutive start and the reeling Brewers have dropped 15 of 18 games.With the Dodgers' bullpen giving up 12 runs while Los Angeles was swept in a three-game weekend series at Atlanta, Mattingly took no chances. He sent Kershaw out for the ninth, and the ace needed only 10 pitches ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653878/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653878/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Lakers do not yet know Dwight Howard's decision for next season, but the All-Star center made his feelings about Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni known before starting his offseason.Nearly three weeks have passed since Howard had his exit interview with the Lakers and there's been barely a peep out of Howard since.While he hasn't had anything to say to the press, Howard ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653880/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653880/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alexei Ramirez added consecutive RBI doubles in the second as Chicago took advantage of an ineffective Lester (6-1) to earn its fifth win in seven games in the opener of an eight-game homestand. The White Sox scored each of their runs with two ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653879/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653879/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Shaun Marcum in 13 at-bats. Phillips also made two sparkling plays in the field to help the Reds bounce back from a stunning 3-2 loss to the Phillies in which ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653881/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653881/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pacers coach Frank Vogel tried to quell a controversy that had brewed between him and LeBron James ahead of the Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Heat. (Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images) Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel on Monday addressed a controversy that stemmed out of a slightly misleading quote attributed to him about LeBron James. The back-and-forth between James ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653662/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653662/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pacers coach Frank Vogel tried to quell a controversy that had brewed between him and LeBron James ahead of the Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Heat. (Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images) Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel on Monday addressed a controversy that stemmed out of a slightly misleading quote attributed to him about LeBron James. The back-and-forth between James ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653843/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653843/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Vasha Hunt/Landov MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Former Alabama receiver Danny Woodson is transferring to South Alabama. Woodson, who grew up in Mobile, played in six games and had one catch as a redshirt freshman for the Crimson Tide in 2012. He will have to sit out this coming season because of NCAA rules and will have two years of eligibility left. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653631/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653631/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Clayton Kershaw is tied for the majors' lowest ERA, but unfortunately also owns baseball's worst run support average. Fortunately for him, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653835/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653835/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Colorado Rockies ' three-game winning streak Monday night. Corbin (6-0, 1.52 ERA) has tossed at least six innings and allowed two or fewer runs in each of his outings. His ERA ranks third in the majors after he overcame a career-worst five walks and allowed only three hits in seven innings of Tuesday's 2-0 win over Atlanta. He has won four consecutive starts, and the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653836/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653836/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Johnny Cueto . The right-hander will be activated off the disabled list to make his first start in more than a month when the Reds open a three-game road set against ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653837/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:15 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653837/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Super Bowl L and LI will be awarded at the league meeting in Boston, and San Francisco, Miami and Houston are the front runners.With the South Florida bid experiencing stadium fundings issues, and the San Francisco bid gaining momentum with its new stadium on the horizon, league sources would be shocked if the bid does not go to the 49ers, reports CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653884/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653884/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Minnesota Twins on Monday. Teheran (3-1) gave up five hits, one run -- Josh Willingham's homer in the ninth -- and one walk. He struck out four, throwing 80 of his 123 pitches for ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia will visit noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday, with the expected outcome being season-ending shoulder surgery. That is not final; there still may be a way around it.But the Cardinals know this: Garcia tried to work around the advice of multiple doctors advising surgery last year, opting for rehabilitation instead. And the 26-year-old was hopeful the plan worked … ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653887/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:07 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214653887/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ivan McCartney is returning to West Virginia's roster six months after leaving the team. West Virginia football spokesman Mike Montoro on Monday confirmed McCartney's return. McCartney left for personal reasons last November after making nine catches for 112 yards in his junior season. McCartney was third on the team in 2011 with 49 catches for 585 yards. He quit a week after ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652927/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:42:32 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652927/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Oswaldo Arcia on a flyout.Minnesota has lost six straight.The previous longest career outing for Teheran was seven innings, a mark he reached in a no-decision April 29 against Washington and a May 9 victory at San Francisco.After rallying in late innings to win three straight from ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652929/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:42:31 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652929/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Washington Nationals ' lineup after missing two games because of a bruised left knee.Harper was batting third and playing right field Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at San Francisco. Last season's NL Rookie of the Year was hurt last week when he ran into a wall at Dodger Stadium."Just trying to get in that lineup again and do what I can do," Harper said ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652928/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:42:31 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652928/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 After all those years of being juggernauts, it’s weird to label the Detroit Red Wings as ';underdogs,'; but that’s the undeniable case in their second-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Whatever you want to call them, the league’s gold standard franchise now has a 2-1 series lead over the Presidents’ Trophy winners after a 3-1 win in Game 3 on Monday. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652930/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:07 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652930/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Houston Texans ' first spring workout on Monday as he recovers from hip surgery in Colorado. Coach Gary Kubiak said Reed is "doing really well.'' The nine-time Pro Bowler signed a three-year contract in free agency and will miss organized team activities. "The expectations are for him to leave Colorado sometime this week,'' Kubiak ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652582/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652582/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley said the team’s first game in its new stadium would likely come against the Packers. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Minnesota Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley told a local news station that the team’s first game in its new stadium in 2016 will likely come against its biggest rival, the Green Bay ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652898/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652898/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Knicks point guard Pablo Prigioni could leave the team and return to Spain. (Ron Hoskins/Getty Images) New York Knicks point guard Pablo Prigioni could leave the team this offseason and return to Spain, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652341/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652341/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Knicks were eliminated from the postseason by the Pacers. (David E. Klutho/SI) Here’s a look at what’s in store for the Knicks this offseason after their second-round loss to the Pacers. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652644/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652644/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wesley Hitt/Getty Images FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season. Mitchell was granted his release from the Razorbacks earlier this month, following a spring competition for the starting position that ended with the senior listed as the second-team quarterback to sophomore ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652741/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652741/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony La Russa , and legendary Braves executive John Schuerholz made a presentation of ideas at the owners' meeting about MLB's consideration of expanded replay. While commissioner Bud Selig called it "a thoughtful presentation," he also said, "There's a lot of work to be done," and, in fact, nothing was decided upon. Regarding the prospect of expanded ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652875/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:20 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652875/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Philadelphia Phillies left-hander will try again to earn a win over the Marlins for his short-handed club and avoid a career high-tying fourth consecutive defeat Monday night in Miami. Hamels (1-6, 4.61 ERA) is 2-1 with a 1.20 ERA in his last four matchups with the Marlins but is 0-1 in his two this season despite posting a 1.93 ERA. He gave up two solo homers and two other hits over eight ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652883/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:18 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214652883/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tiger Woods didn't mince words when asked if he considered calling Sergio Garcia after "The Pulled 5-Wood Heard Around The World" at The Players Championship to finally make up, put their rivalry to bed and just "chill." "No," Woods replied with a slight smile after a short pause (watch the video below). The incident in question has been dissected since the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651950/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:18 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651950/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ryan Howard is day to day with a sore left knee. Both players had MRI exams on Monday before Philadelphia's game against Miami. Ruiz has a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He has played in 16 games and is hitting .235 with two RBIs. "Right now he'll probably be out three to four weeks - relative time frame," Phillies trainer Scott Sheridan said. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651960/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:14 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651960/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Charlotte Bobcats are looking to change their name to the Charlotte Hornets.With the New Orleans Hornets becoming the New Orleans Pelicans, the name is up for grabs if anybody wants it. Since the Bobcats have struggled to make a brand for themselves since joining the NBA in 2004, perhaps returning to the Charlotte roots of calling the team the "Hornets" will help bring back some easy ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651993/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:00 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651993/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SEATTLE -- Chris Hansen is not going away in his pursuit of bringing the NBA back to Seattle.Hansen released a statement on his SonicsArena.com website on Monday afternoon, congratulating Sacramento ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651030/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:02 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651030/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Durant is among a group of sports stars and coaches who are expressing concern for the victims of a massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday.Durant, a three-time scoring champion for the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651032/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:02 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651032/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651031/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:02 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651031/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 David Ross , who hasn't played since May 12, when he was struck in the mask twice by foul balls and sustained a concussion, has passed the ImPACT concussion testing, a necessary step to return to playing. "The symptoms have resolved," Red Sox manager John Farrell said Monday. "He threw today, rode the bike for 30 minutes. There were no repeat of symptoms, so he's turned ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651034/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:01 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651034/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) -- American Levi Leipheimer says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable to sign with a new team. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651006/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:13 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651006/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Johnny Cueto . The right-hander will be activated off the disabled list to make his first start in more than a month when the Reds open a three-game road set against ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214650984/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:40 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214650984/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets. The person says Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a press conference the Bobcats have scheduled for Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the name change has not been publicly announced. NBA deputy commissioner and COO Adam Silver ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214650591/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214650591/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rich Pedroncelli/AP SEATTLE (AP) -- Chris Hansen is not going away in his pursuit of bringing the NBA back to Seattle. Hansen released a statement on his SonicsArena.com website on Monday afternoon, congratulating Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson on his efforts to keep the Kings in California, while also vowing to keep up his pursuit of getting the NBA back to Seattle. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651003/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651003/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Garnett pulled his arm trying to set a screen. Anthony also had been dealing with a knee injury and had fluid drained from his right knee two months ago. The report says he won’t need surgery on the knee. More from the Daily ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651002/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651002/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski’s arm infection is gone after successful surgery. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s infection cleared up after a fourth surgery on his left arm, according to multiple ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651007/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214651007/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Rodriguez started his third week of on-field work by adding defensive drills and hitting in a cage. The 37-year-old, recuperating from left hip surgery on Jan. 16, fielded grounders and took 25 swings during a batting practice session in an indoor cage Monday at the Yankees' minor league complex. A-Rod, who has been hitting off a tee and taking swings at underhand soft ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214650994/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:37 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214650994/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chinese teenager Tianlang Guan is excited by the opportunity to compete at the Memorial Tournament next week.Guan, 14, who received an official invite from tournament founder and host Jack Nicklaus, accepted the invitation on Monday. "I am very excited to accept the invitation to play at the Memorial Tournament," he told ESPN. "It is Jack Nicklaus' event, and the same as all ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649848/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:09 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649848/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Henrik Lundqvist suffered a left shoulder injury late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, but he plans on battling through ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649851/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:17:35 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649851/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Buccaneers .The fifth-year pro entering the final season of his contract said Monday that he still considers the Bucs his team to guide to the playoffs, despite the club's decision to draft another young quarterback to potentially take his place.Just as importantly, coach Greg Schiano reiterated Freeman is his starter before making another attempt to dispel what he said is a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649868/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:17:34 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649868/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649869/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:17:29 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649869/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andrew Bailey , who was activated Monday from the disabled list after being out since April 28 with biceps tendinitis, said he "feels as good today as I did day one" and looks forward to returning to ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649871/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:17:28 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649871/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Olympic champion gymnast Gabrielle Douglas returned to training Monday afternoon in West Des Moines, her coach, Liang Chow, told the Des Moines Register. Douglas, 17, won gold medals in the team ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649825/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:16:31 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649825/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blazers guard Damian Lillard won the 2013 Rookie of the Year. (Sam Forencich/Getty Images) Two brothers are alleging that associates of Damian Lillard beat them up early Saturday morning in a dispute over a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649836/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:15:00 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649836/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Darrelle Revis said Monday he plans to be the same player that he was before he was injured. Revis was a three-time first-team All-Pro with the New York Jets before tearing the ACL in his right knee last season. He was traded to the Bucs in March and then given a $96 million contract with none of it guaranteed. ';The first time I step out there, I’ll be ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:14:58 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski , whose left forearm has been surgically repaired four times due in part to a lingering infection, underwent surgery again Monday. This time, though, there's good news: A source with knowledge of the situation tells CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora that Gronk is out of surgery, a new plate has been put on his left forearm, and the infection is gone.Last week, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649873/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:14 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649873/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski , whose left forearm has been surgically repaired four times due in part to a lingering infection, underwent surgery again Monday. This time, though, there's good news: A source with knowledge of the situation tells CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora that Gronk is out of surgery, a new plate has been put on his left forearm, and the infection is gone.Last week, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649876/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649876/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mariners 10-8 on Monday to complete a four-game sweep and continue a season that's shaping into one to remember in Cleveland. Gomes, who also homered in the second, drove a 3-2 pitch ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649875/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:08 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649875/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tarik Black , a source close to the situation told CBSSports.com. The 6-foot-9 big man was a heralded prospect entering college but didn't quite live up to expectations. He averaged 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds this past season in 20.8 minutes per game. Black, who was also considering Duke and Oregon, will be eligible to play this season for Bill Self and the Jayhawks after graduating this ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649877/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:07 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214649877/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Mets, who have won three of their past four, will try to continue their improved play at home with the Reds coming into Citi Field.Shaun Marcum, who is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA, gets the start for the Mets against Reds ace Johnny ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644807/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:22:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644807/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The first-place Yankees open an eight-game road trip in Baltimore on Monday night with ace CC Sabathia on the mound.Former Yankees starter Freddy Garcia gets the start for the 23-20 Orioles, who have lost five ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644806/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:22:17 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644806/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 St. Louis Blues in the first round, has missed the past four playoff games but was cleared to play after going through Monday's practice without any setbacks. "It feels good to get back into the lineup, and playing with those guys will be a lot of fun," Clifford said. "I feel good. I worked it pretty hard today with no problems." Clifford was skating on a line ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644770/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:33 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644770/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee. The Ducks announced Monday that Beauchemin hopes to return in time for the start of next season. Beauchemin played the past month with a torn ligament in his knee. He had surgery last Thursday, shortly after the Pacific Division champion Ducks were eliminated from the first round of the ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644769/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:33 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644769/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm Monday and doctors believe his previous infection is gone, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644745/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:33 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644745/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Gracing the cover of Wheaties boxes across the country, winning an ESPY Award for "Best Olympian" and presenting a Grammy Award -- yeah, it's a life most teen athletes could only dream of. For figure skater Sarah Hughes, these were merely a few whirlwind realities in the aftermath of her gold medal-winning performance during the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644747/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:36 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644747/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Amar’e Stoudemire just dealt with one of the more frustrating seasons of his career. A variety of injuries limited him to only 29 appearances and 23.5 minutes per game when he was healthy enough to suit up. And while he made a return to the Knicks’ lineup in the 2nd round against the Pacers, he saw limited action and was benched in the 2nd half of games 5 and 6. The question for ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644808/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:01 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644808/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Viktor Stalberg is out of the doghouse. The Chicago winger, dropped from the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals, will be back in the lineup for Game 3 when the ‘Hawks take on the Red Wings on Monday night. "I don't think I'll play any different from sitting out — I want to go out and play the same way I have all ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644809/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:59 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644809/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 In the last three years and five of the last six, the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft has been a player who declared after only one year of college basketball ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644810/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:55 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644810/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The New Orleans Saints are going to switch veteran defensive end Will Smith to outside linebacker on Tuesday when the team opens up OTA’s. The Saints are converting to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Smith will be expected to rush the passer like always from his new position. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644762/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644762/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Goodson was arrested Friday morning during a traffic stop in New Jersey after the car he was a passenger in was stopped in the left-center lane of Route 80. Goodson was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a loaded handgun, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Goodson was released on $50,000 bail after spending more than 12 ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644763/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:15 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644763/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy might soon have to take the ball from Ryan Vogelsong for good. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) As a failed prospect who came back from oblivion to establish himself in his mid-30s and help his team to a world championship, Ryan Vogelsong led a storybook existence in 2011 and 2012. His story has taken a turn for the worse recently, however, and the 35-year-old ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644748/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:12 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644748/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Indians led 6-5 through seven innings, but the Mariners tied the score with Kyle Seager’s solo homer off Vinnie Pestano in the eighth, and took 7-6 lead on Endy Chavez’s pinch-hit homer off Chris Perez in the ninth. Seattle closer Tom Wilhelmsen allowed two ninth inning singles but was one out away from shutting the door when he dropped Justin Smoak’s underhanded toss while ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644749/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:11 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644749/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Humberto Quintero has been called up to take his roster spot.Adams, 34, has a 3.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 15 innings this year. He's struck out 19 and walked six. Adams ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644811/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:40 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214644811/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog network: NFL Nation The nine-time Pro Bowler signed a three-year, $15 million contract in free agency and will miss all of the Texans' organized team activities, which began Monday. ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643650/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643650/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mario Williams accused his former fiancee on Monday of taking private comments out of context in a bid to win a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring. "Obviously it's just a tactic to cover up the point of the whole thing," Williams said. "It is what it is. I could really care less. All it is [is] allegations and text messages and what not, ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643587/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:10 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643587/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Calvin Johnson revealed Monday that he was playing with injured fingers, which he appeared to indicate were broken, when he set the NFL's single-season receiving-yards record last season. "Had a couple things here and there," he told reporters of the injuries to his fingers. "Pretty much just getting them back straight and trying to straighten those things out," he added ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643588/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:09 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643588/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." You're welcome, America. It's Week 7 of The 30. Many of the stats and facts below are courtesy of the indispensable ESPN Stats & ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643651/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:08 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643651/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pittsburgh Pirates started the season 54-52 before falling apart in August. Last season, the Pirates started 59-44 before falling apart in August. This season, it's déjà vu all over again so far. Winners of eight of their past 10 games, the Bucs are 26-18, sit tied with the Reds for second place in the National League Central and have moved to a season-best 12th in ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643652/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:07 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643652/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Rodriguez started his third week of on-field work by adding defensive drills and hitting in a cage. The 37-year-old, recuperating from left hip surgery on Jan. 16, fielded grounders and took 25 swings during a batting practice session in an indoor cage Monday at the Yankees' minor league ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643655/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:06 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643655/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former Rutgers coach Mike Rice has spent the past two weeks at John Lucas' Wellness and Aftercare Program in Houston, Lucas told ESPN.com Monday. Lucas said Rice is receiving counseling for anger management and that there is no set timetable for his stay. Rice is also working with former college players who are going through Lucas' pre-NBA draft camp. "He's doing ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643653/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:06 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643653/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carmelo Anthony will have his injured left shoulder re-examined by doctors in the coming days to determine the extent of damage and course of rehabilitation."I don't think it's any major damage," Anthony said Monday after meeting with the Knicks coaching staff for exit interviews. "But we'll see. We'll find that out ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643658/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:05 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643658/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 Monday.Dickey (4-5) allowed three runs -- two earned -- and four hits in a season-high eight innings as the Blue Jays won their fourth straight home game. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner walked four and struck out ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643657/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:05 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643657/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPN MLB Insider Jayson Stark joins Fitzsimmons & Durrett to discuss if the Rangers are the best team in baseball, what makes them so good and if he thinks the team will trade Jurickson ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643656/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:05 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643656/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers are keeping Manti Te'o off-limits to the media - for now. The star linebacker was barred from speaking with reporters at the Chargers' second open session of organized team activities. That doesn't mean Te'o isn't out and about. Maxim confirmed Monday that Te'o attended a party last week in Hollywood after the magazine ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643251/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643251/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Shannon Miller has overcome more than your average Olympic champion. Now, two years after discovering she had a rare form of ovarian cancer, Miller is expecting a daughter in June. She and husband ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643590/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:13 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643590/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Perhaps there’s more to blue-chip recruit Jabrill Peppers than meets the eye. A five-star prospect out of Paramus (N.J.) Catholic, Peppers recently dropped a video for his rap song ';Don’t Take It Personal'; on YouTube. The track, credited to J. Reall (Peppers) featuring Knew Era X, begins with the line, ';It ain’t no secret through the struggle only the strong ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643659/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05:41 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643659/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 A rainout this weekend gives R.A. Dickey the chance to help the Toronto Blue Jays get back to their winning ways while earning another victory at home. The Blue Jays' next opponent, though, has had plenty of success in Toronto lately. The ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643280/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05:39 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643280/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Seattle Mariners . To pull off that feat, the Indians will have to figure out how to beat another one of the Mariners' top ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643597/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05:38 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643597/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Mets signed right-hander David Aardsma to a Minor League deal and assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Aardsma, 31, opened the year with Miami's Triple-A affiliate in New Orleans, and he went 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in 10 games (14 innings). He was released on Wednesday. The veteran hurler was in Spring Training this year with the Yankees, but was designated for assignment on ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643185/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643185/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NFL Draft will very likely move to May, according to league sources, but to this point there has been no vote. NFL clubs were told via conference call late last week that the date could be changing, and possibly the start of the league year as well, but the teams were not provided any details and sources said there is nothing imminent in terms of changing the combine or the start of free ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643660/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643660/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rumors How is business going in hockey not even a half year after the lockout ended? Quite well, especially if you take NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's word.Bettman was a recent visitor to the New York Stock Exchange along with the real guest of honor, the Stanley Cup. Considering it's Wall Street and Bettman ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643662/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:15 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643662/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Military Bowl reached an agreement with Conference USA for the 2013 game, the first of its kind played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.The game, created in 2008 as the EagleBank Bowl, has been played at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. When the ACC released its bowl schedule earlier this month, the 2013 Military Bowl was set to feature an ACC opponent against an at-large ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643664/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:12 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214643664/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy lost Monday in the first round of the Nice Open.Hewitt, playing in this tournament for the first time, was beaten by Pablo Andujar of Spain 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Seppi fell to Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan 7-5, 1-6, 6-4. Lu will next play Andujar, a semifinalist at this month's Madrid Open.Carlos Berlocq of Argentina and Robin ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642033/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:51 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642033/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BETHESDA, Md. -- Tiger Woods spoke for some 20 minutes about the state of his game, belly putters, the U.S. Open and the AT&T National. As he was wrapping up, he needed just one word to cover the topic of Sergio Garcia.Asked if he had any thought of contacting Garcia to make amends between the two, Woods quickly answered: "No." He smiled. Nearly everyone else in the room ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642353/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:06 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642353/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPN MLB Insider Jayson Stark joins Fitzsimmons & Durrett to discuss if the Rangers are the best team in baseball, what makes them so good and if he thinks the team will trade Jurickson ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642354/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:18 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642354/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Miguel Cabrera is looking to become the first person ever to win the Triple Crown in consecutive seasons. (AP) Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBIs in the Tigers’ 11-8 loss to the Rangers on Sunday night. With that performance he pulled within one home run of the American League leaders (Chris Davis, Mark Reynolds, Edwin Encarnacion and Robinson Cano each have 12), ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642326/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:08 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642326/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sergio Garcia .During the morning press conference for the AT&T National (which Woods hosts in June) he was asked by a reporter "has there ever been any thought of contacting him and saying 'Let's chill. We don't need to be going back and forth like this anymore'?"All Woods said:"No."Pretty strong from the man who often says so ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642332/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:57:00 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642332/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 sees blitzing ghosts when pressured (some might say it's a form of self-preservation that's served Brady well), the former sixth-round pick and future Hall of Famer feels he's better now than at any point in his career. Let that sink in for a moment."Going into my 14th year, I have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football," Brady ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642355/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:24 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642355/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the bill stands at $51 billion , easily outpacing the $40 billion cost of the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing and dwarfing the $14.3 billion needed to run last year's Summer Games in London. This, despite the fact that the Winter Games feature fewer sports and individual events.State-controlled companies and tycoons have underwritten more than half the cost. In some cases the tycoons are taking ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642356/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:22 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642356/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Miami Heat were "just another team," when in fact Vogel stated that they're the "next team" in the way of the Pacers' goal of competing for a ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642357/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:21 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642357/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ever since the ACC announced that its schools had agreed to a grant of rights deal there's been speculation of the ACC forming its own network. Speculation that makes sense given the fact that the Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC have already done so.Unfortunately for the ACC, creating its own network may not be as simple as it was for those other ... http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642358/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:16 -0400 http://www.batonrougepost.com/index.php/sid/214642358/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56