Thursday, May 23, 2013
CHICAGO – Brian Urlacher wasn’t sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he’s calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was: ∎ Eight Pro Bowl seasons; ∎ Defensive Player …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
CLEVELAND – Indians Manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. He’s going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Sergio Garcia could have stopped after he whined about fans of Tiger Woods making too much noise on the golf course. He should have stopped after saying Woods is not a nice person who has been lying to …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
NEW YORK – The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defensemen and a potent fourth line of forwards. They have outclassed the …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR honored members of its royal families with selection to the Hall of Fame yesterday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice “Chief” Petty became the fourth member …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats rallied for a run in the seventh that eventually forced extra innings, but they couldn’t add any more against Portland reliever Pete Ruiz (three scoreless innings, win) as the Sea Dogs (26-18) claimed a 5-4, 10-inning win in Portland last night. New Hampshire …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
OTTAWA – Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators, 7-3, last night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and Pascal …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
CHICAGO – Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox, 6-2, last night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
NBA Clippers won’t offer Del Negro new deal as coach LOS ANGELES – Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit. The team said yesterday he won’t be offered …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
VIRGINIA WATER, England – Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don’t like each other, and they’re making no effort to disguise their feelings. The verbal feuding began May 11 during the third round of The Players Championship. It resumed …