Decades later, Brooklyn has its own pro team again AP - 1 hr 3 mins agoIt was like a death in the family for Brooklyn baseball fans when their beloved Dodgers left the borough behind in 1957 for the California coast. More »- Young player-manager led DC to last pennant in '33 AP - 1 hr 6 mins agoThe Washington Nationals ended a long drought for the nation's capital Thursday night by clinching a playoff spot, returning the District of Columbia to baseball's postseason for the first time in nearly … More »
- USOC looks to build consensus for Olympic bid AP - 1 hr 25 mins agoWhen it comes to amassing medals, money and friends around the world, leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee couldn't be happier. More »
- Reds' Baker misses another game with health issue AP - 1 hr 40 mins agoReds manager Dusty Baker will miss another game because of an irregular heartbeat.More »
- AP source: Cabrera DQed from NL batting title AP - 1 hr 57 mins agoMelky Cabrera has been disqualified from the National League batting title at his own request, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. More »
- Soccer: Ferguson asks United fans to avoid personal hatred Reuters - 2 hrs 20 mins agoLONDON (Reuters) - Manager Alex Ferguson has written to Manchester United fans attending Sunday's match against Liverpool, urging them not to let the rivalry between the clubs turn into "personal hatred". … More »
- Baseball: Rangers slugger Hamilton sidelined with vision problems Reuters - 2 hrs 23 mins ago(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) home run leader Josh Hamilton has returned to Texas for more tests on his blurred vision as the Rangers prepare to take on the Mariners in Seattle, the team said … More »
- Panthers WR Steve Smith unhappy with QB Cam Newton AP - 2 hrs 54 mins agoPanthers receiver Steve Smith says he" lit into" Cam Newton about his actions on the sideline when the young quarterback was replaced late in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 36-7 blowout loss to … More »
- AP source: 'serious' gaps divide NFL, officials AP - 4 hrs agoThe NFL and its locked-out officials met the last two days, but a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday the sides remain far apart and no further talks are scheduled.More »
- Vettel dominates Singapore practice Reuters - 5 hrs agoSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel shrugged off the disappointment of failing to finish in Monza by dominating both free practice sessions for the Singapore Grand Prix on … More »
- AP source: Big gaps between league, officials AP - 6 hrs agoThe NFL and its locked-out officials met the last two days but remain far apart in settling their dispute, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday. More »
- G4S wins electronic tagging deal in Scotland Reuters - 7 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Embattled security firm G4S has won a contract to manage the electronic tagging of offenders in Scotland, its first big British deal since its high-profile failure to provide enough … More »
- 'League of Their Own' women reunite in central NY AP - 8 hrs agoThe real-life inspirations for the film "A League of Their Own" are taking a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of their reunion being held in central New York.More »
- Pietersen hopes for February return, meets Strauss Reuters - 8 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Banished England batsman Kevin Pietersen hopes to return to the setup for February's tour of New Zealand. The South Africa-born 32-year-old has been frozen out of all forms of the game … More »
- Aguero ready to return for Man City against Arsenal Reuters - 8 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero is set to return up front for Manchester City against Arsenal on Sunday as Roberto Mancini's side aim to shrug off the midweek Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. Midfielder … More »
- Vettel sets early pace as storms threaten Singapore Reuters - 8 hrs agoSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Defending world champion Sebastian Vettel led the way in the first free practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, the German edging out Lewis Hamilton at a storm-threatened … More »
- De Villiers, Jayawardene marvel at ageless Kallis Reuters - 8 hrs agoHAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) - South Africa captain AB de Villiers and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahela Jayawardene marvelled at the ageless Jacques Kallis, describing the 36-year-old as the best allrounder … More »
- Paralympics: Spanish swimmer will not stop at 22 medals Reuters - 10 hrs agoMADRID (Reuters) - Perched proudly in her wheelchair next to the communal pool at her apartment block in Zaragoza, a beaming Teresa Perales can barely lift the 22 Paralympic swimming medals hanging around … More »
- Carter in New Zealand squad for Argentina, South Africa Reuters - 13 hrs ago(Reuters) - Flyhalf Dan Carter has been named in New Zealand's 28-man squad for the All Blacks' Rugby Championship tests in Argentina and South Africa and should be fit for the clash against the Pumas … More »
- Tiger in the lead at Tour Championship AP - 13 hrs agoTiger Woods doesn't understand why there's so much fuss over his friendship with Rory McIlroy. More »
- Nationals beat Dodgers to clinch postseason slot AP - 13 hrs agoBryce Harper was unaware of the significance of the Washington Nationals' latest victory until the fireworks started going off and he was handed a playoff T-shirt and hat. More »
- Liverpool win eight-goal match, Vargas hat-trick for Napoli Reuters - 14 hrs agoBERNE (Reuters) - Liverpool twice squandered the lead, trailed 3-2 and then scored three times in the last 25 minutes to win 5-3 at Young Boys in an enthralling but blunder-prone Europa League tie on Thursday. … More »
Friday, September 21, 2012
Sports: September 21, 2012
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