Pirates’ Liriano shuts down A’s
(Reuters) – Francisco Liriano pitched Pittsburgh out of a four-game slump on Wednesday as the Pirates blanked Oakland 5-0.
San Francisco Giants pitcher charged with lewdness in Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Francisco Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin has been charged with lewdness, Las Vegas prosecutors said on Wednesday, in connection with what a local newspaper has described as a groping incident involving a woman lying on a gurne…
Part-time strategy works well for Tour veteran Stricker
(Reuters) – Like a connoisseur of fine wines, Steve Stricker prefers quality to quantity and his decision earlier this year to cut back on his PGA Tour schedule seems to have been a master-stroke by the veteran American.
Yankees eager for Jeter’s impending return
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Yankees sound nearly as impatient as Derek Jeter about when the captain will return to their lineup.
Perry banks on power game at U.S. Senior Open
(Reuters) – Searing heat and a hilly course are likely to pose problems for players at this week’s U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, Nebraska where Kenny Perry hopes his power game can help him clinch a second successive major title.
Champion Singh swaps red carpet for Scottish Open greens
(Reuters) – India’s Jeev Milka Singh has shunned the red carpet of Bollywood to concentrate on the greens of Castle Stuart and the defense of his Scottish Open crown this week.
Lions sign Stafford to three-year extension
(Reuters) – Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $53 million with $41.5 million guaranteed, the National Football League team said on Wednesday.
Heritage Classic added to ambitious outdoor schedule
(Reuters) – The Vancouver Canucks will host the Ottawa Senators in a return of the Heritage Classic next season, the National Hockey League said on Wednesday, adding a sixth date to the league’s ambitious schedule of outdoor games.
Ferrari assure Massa of their support
(Reuters) – Ferrari have assured Felipe Massa of their support after the Brazilian scored only 12 points from his last four Formula One races.
Injured Rudisha’s world title defense in doubt
NAIROBI (Reuters) – David Rudisha’s defense of his world 800 metres title in Moscow next month is in doubt because of a knee injury, the Kenyan’s coach said on Wednesday.
