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 Sacramento Sun.com http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/cat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 03:14:50 -0400 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:14:50 -0400 30 The Pga Tour and European Tour might have looked the other way after Sergio Garcia’s inexcusable, racially insensitive "fried chicken’’ comment directed at his nemesis, Tiger Woods, at that awards dinner on Tuesday night in England.But American golf fans - specifically those at next month’s U.S. Open at Merion - likely will not. Since the governing bodies of the tours ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754351/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:37 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754351/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 VIRGINIA WATER, England - Rory McIlory was one of five 2012 European Ryder Cup players to miss the cut yesterday in the BMW PGA Championship, while Francesco Molinari took the lead at cold and wet Wentworth.Sergio Garcia, the Spanish player whose verbal sparring with Tiger Woods turned ugly this week when he said he would "serve fried chicken" if he had dinner with Woods, was five ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754349/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:37 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754349/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ROTO FILES There is one word in a fantasy owner’s vocabulary that can induce excitement and fear in the same breath. One word that can bring a ton of satisfaction, but also a ton of disappointment. That word is potential.We hear it all the time. It’s the reason fantasy owners roll the dice and draft and stash players such as the Mets’ Zack Wheeler or the Rays’ Wil Myers. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754348/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:37 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754348/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BEATING THE BUSHES I* Marcus Thames’ first big league at-bat, with the Yankees in 2002, he launched a home run against Randy Johnson. Now, in his role as hitting coach for Tampa, the Yankees’ High-A affiliate, Thames is tasked with preparing some of the system’s best prospects for their first ups in The Show.The first-year instructor, who finished a 10-year career in 2011 with ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754350/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:36 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754350/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice with the Jets on Tuesday, according to a source.Goodson pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapons charges Wednesday in New Jersey after his arrest May 17. He sat out the first week of the Jets organized team activities as he dealt with his legal issues. Police found Goodson in a stopped car on Route 80 in Denville, N.J., just after 3 a.m. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754347/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:36 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754347/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NEW YORK -- Fredi Gonzalez thought his Atlanta Braves would have the advantage going into the bottom of the eighth inning with the rain coming down and a gusty wind blowing. The manager is not so sure ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754352/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:18:46 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214754352/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 George Hill added 18 and West finished with 13 for the Pacers, who handed the Heat just their fourth loss in their last 50 games.The series resumes with Game 3 on Sunday night in Indianapolis.James scored 36 points for the Heat, who got 17 points ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753666/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:25:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753666/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.Trout had two hits, stole his 11th base and scored two runs, including one on a wild pitch. He is hitting .366 in May.Vargas (4-3) allowed two runs and five hits over 7 1/3 innings to win is fourth straight decision in five May starts. He is 12-4 in May since the start of the 2009 season.Trout led off the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753667/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:25:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753667/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 According to Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers , NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has scheduled meetings with he and city council members on Tuesday morning, where it’s expected Bettman will lay out an ownership plan for the Coyotes. It’s believed the Renaissance Sports and Entertainment group — led by Canadian businessman George Gosbee — has secured the league’s ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753668/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:24:16 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753668/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pacers forward Paul George threw down a poster dunk over Heat center Chris ';The Birdman'; Andersen during the third quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night. George joinsthe "Dunk of the Playoffs" conversation, which currently ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753632/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:23:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753632/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 When the Senators had a parade of players hauled on to the injured reserve, they were expected to sink. When they dropped five in a row in early April, people thought their postseason hopes were gone. And yet Ottawa found ways to win games, to make it to the playoffs, make it past the first round. Well, after a season of exceeding expectations and proving doubters wrong, Ottawa finally reached ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753631/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:23:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753631/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Anibal Sanchez was just 2 outs from throwing his second career no-hitter, before Joe Mauer broke it up in the ninth. (Duane Burleson/Getty Images) The wait for the season’s first no-hitter continues after the Tigers’ Anibal Sanchez took a no-no into the ninth inning against the Twins on Friday night only to allow a single up the middle to Joe Mauer just two outs away from the second ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753630/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:23:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753630/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Morry Gash/AP LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don Mattingly isn't in immediate danger of being fired as manager of the last-place Los Angeles Dodgers, with team president Stan Kasten saying none of the players are asking for his dismissal, either. Kasten says he expects Mattingly to be in charge of the team for a long time and that he expects the team to turn around its disappointing ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753633/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:23:36 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753633/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chicago Cubs coming to town Friday night, there's little reason to think one of the best home teams in the majors won't continue its success. While the Reds' 7-2 trip came against the Marlins, Phillies and Mets - the NL East's bottom three clubs - it was a boost for a team that won three of its first 13 road games. Cincinnati (29-18) has won 10 of 12 and 14 of 18 as it ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753669/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:23:35 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753669/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Justin Masterson is unexpectedly among the league's top pitchers. A day after the Indians enjoyed rare offensive display at Fenway Park, Masterson gets another chance at the longest scoreless streak of his career against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Cleveland (27-19) finished 68-94 last season, 20 games out of first place. To turn around the franchise, the Indians hired ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753170/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:23:34 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753170/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night, sporting the scraggly beginnings of facial hair he had vowed to keep until his team started hitting. Five runs weren't enough, even though it was the most the Nationals had scored in a week. There was also a four-run fifth, the first time Washington had put up four or more in an inning in almost a ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753671/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:09:24 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753671/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona , that appears to be the case. Morgan reports that the NHL, which has owned the Coyotes since 2009 when the team entered bankruptcy, will sell the team to Renaissance Sports and Entertainment (RSE) if RSE can reach an arena-management agreement with the City of Glendale where the Coyotes play their games at Jobing.com ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753670/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:09:23 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753670/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games. Trout had two hits, stole his 11th base and scored two runs, including one on a wild pitch. He is hitting .366 in ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753674/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:09:21 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753674/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yankees manager Joe Girardi had no official timeline for how long Granderson will be out, but indicated it could be a minimum of four weeks. "It is what it is," said Granderson, who will see a hand specialist in New York on Monday. "You can't change it right now, you've got to move forward." Granderson broke the knuckle getting hit ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753675/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:09:20 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214753675/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Yankees halted a two-game slide Friday night with a very expensive victory that might have an added price tag.In the middle of a 9-4 beating of the Rays in front of 17,825 at Tropicana Field the Yankees watched Curtis Granderson exit after getting hit in the left hand during a three-run rally.Three innings later the news wasn’t good because it was announced that ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752833/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:29:56 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752833/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 James Neal had a hat trick and the Penguins finished off the lifeless Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Friday night in Game 5 of the Eastern conference semifinals to take the best-of-seven series ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752795/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:18:51 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752795/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the Twins on Friday night. Sanchez fell two outs shy of his second career no-hitter, but thanks to Mauer it was just another near miss this season. There have already been five one-hitters this year, according to STATS. It was Sanchez's second gem in ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752834/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:18:50 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752834/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Adam Jones all went deep as the Orioles matched a season high in runs and set a season high with four home runs. Baltimore has hit an ML-best 66 homers this season.The teams combined for 33 hits, 16 by Baltimore and 17 by Toronto, with Blue Jays ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752835/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:18:50 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752835/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Neil Walker in the fifth inning gave the Pirates their first base runner.Estrada struck out eight and didn't walk a batter. He fanned eight of 12 Pittsburgh batters at one point and improved his career record to 5-0 against the Pirates, including eight starts.Four Brewers relievers combined to record the final six ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752837/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:18:49 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752837/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog "No, and I've said this for a while. I think I've stated things about as obviously as they can be," Kasten said. "I always avoid doing what you would all mock me for and that is issuing the dreaded vote of confidence. You know the reaction is when anyone does that. I try not to do that. I try to be more direct and honest about it. What I've always said, ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752836/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:18:49 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752836/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ryan Hanigan was surprised he even got the chance.The Cubs decided to pitch to the Reds catcher with two outs, two on and the pitcher up next.Hanigan hit a three-run homer that put Cincinnati ahead to stay, and the Reds beat the Cubs 7-4 on Friday night for their fourth straight ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752838/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:18:48 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752838/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 nttNothing new from Neil! He has always been a P.O.S. and if you asked me to guess what player in the NHL would smack somebody in the stones with his stick than punch him in the back of the head. Neil is the only name I would toss out there. I can’t wait for the Karma train to put a stop to that bums career. I get what his job is..I get the only chance the Sens had to win is by sucking the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752839/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:17:21 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752839/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Illustration by Patrick Truby || rembrandtofroundball.tumblr.com The big story on everyone’s lips right now is the decision of Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel to sit his star ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752840/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:16:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752840/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Curtis Granderson exited Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the fifthinning. X-rays on Granderson’s left hand revealed a fractured left fifth metacarpal. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Granderson is likely to miss at least four weeks. This is just the eighth game Granderson has appeared in for the Yankees after returning from a ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752797/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:16:38 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752797/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 – Steven Goff of the Washington Post reports via Twitter that the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire have agreed to a trade that will send Robbie Rogers’ MLS rights to Los Angeles in exchange for the Galaxy’s leading scorer Mike ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752798/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:16:36 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752798/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Morry Gash/AP LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don Mattingly isn't in immediate danger of being fired as manager of the last-place Los Angeles Dodgers, with team president Stan Kasten saying none of the players are asking for his dismissal, either. Kasten says he expects Mattingly to be in charge of the team for a long time and that he expects the team to turn around its disappointing ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752804/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:16:30 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752804/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Friday night in Game 5 of the Eastern conference semifinals to take the best-of-seven series 4-1. Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin and Brenden Morrow also scored, and Tomas Vokoun made 29 saves as top-seeded Pittsburgh strolled to the next ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752842/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:02:12 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752842/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Curtis Granderson left the game after being struck on the left hand by pitch in the fifth inning. He was later diagnosed with a broken knuckle on his pinky finger, and manager Joe Girardi ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752844/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:02:10 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752844/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, and a trainer check Curtis Granderson's wrist after he was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning. Granderson had to leave the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752140/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:23:08 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752140/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning after being hit with a pitch on his left hand. Granderson remained in the game after it happened, with one out in the inning, and advanced around the bases on two singles and scored the Yankees' sixth run of the game on a bases-loaded walk. But he could be seen grimacing and flexing his hand while on the basepaths, and did not come out to play the field ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752141/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:59 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752141/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Robert Andino for assignment and clearing a spot on the 40-man roster to select catcher Jesus Sucre from Triple-A Tacoma. Seattle also recalled ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752145/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:57 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752145/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sean Marshall on the 15-day disabled list Friday, the second time this season that he's been sidelined by a sore pitching shoulder. The left shoulder has been bothering him since spring training. The Reds thought a little rest would take care of it, but the shoulder hurt after he made his first appearance of the regular season. He went on the disabled list from April 10-25 with tendinitis. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752144/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:57 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752144/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 reports . The two reportedly met at a New York Rangers game in an elevator when the ace right-hander received the 26-year-old supermodel’s phone number. The couple were recently photographed at a New York Rangers playoffs game together earlier in the week. A source told US Weekly that Harvey and Vyalitsyna are taking things slow due to busy work schedules but Harvey ';seems to like ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752105/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:09:50 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752105/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Minnesota Twins a 10th consecutive defeat Friday night. Cabrera homered in his career best-tying fourth straight game and went 2 for 3 with two walks and three RBIs in Thursday's 7-6, come-from-behind victory over Minnesota in Thursday's series opener. He's raised his season average to an astounding .391, and is batting .486 during a nine-game hitting streak. The slugger is ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752111/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:09:44 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752111/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 reported. Lawyer David Jaroslawicz didn't disclose any of the financial details regarding his clients, Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole, and Favre, but he said that the matter was "resolved and discontinued." The lawsuit alleged that in 2008, while Favre was with the Jets, the quarterback sent inappropriate text messages to a third therapist. After Scavo's husband ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:54:58 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214752146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jeremy Hefner is looking for his first win of the season after starting 0-5. He has been awful for the Mets. Kris Medlen, who had a dominant 2012 season, will be on the mound for the Braves at Citi ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751423/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:14:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751423/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jim Hanifan, Don Coryell, Mike Martz and Joe Gibbs renewed acquaintances at a Redskins-Rams game in 2004. Hanifan and Gibbs coached under Coryell, and Martz has cited Coryell as a major influence. ESPN celebrates the 100th anniversary of Vince Lombardi's birth with the "Greatest Coaches in NFL History" series, saluting the finest innovators, motivators, tacticians, teachers and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751425/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:15 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751425/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chuck Noll began coaching under Sid Gillman en route to unprecedented success in Pittsburgh. ESPN celebrates the 100th anniversary of Vince Lombardi's birth with the Greatest Coaches in NFL History series, saluting the finest innovators, motivators, tacticians, teachers and champions ever to stalk the sideline. Follow along as we reveal our list of the top 20 coaches of all time and document ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751424/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:14 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751424/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva one year ago this weekend en route to a vicious opening-round technical knockout. The heavyweights meet again in an improbable rematch Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 160, this time with a title on the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751427/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:13 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751427/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hardwood Paroxysm : They should deal with Miami's aggressive defense a bit better. All of their ball handlers looked even shakier than expected throughout Game 1 and, after watching the tape, should have a better idea of how to use the Heat's pressure against itself. Aaron ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751426/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:09 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751426/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Sanabia said he didn't know it was illegal to spit directly onto a baseball.He knows now.Sanabia said Friday he spit on a baseball earlier in the week to get a better grip, not to get more movement on his pitches. He also repeated he didn't know it was illegal."I didn't know. I was in my zone and just grooving. It's something you live and learn from. I didn't ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751428/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:08 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751428/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carmelo Anthony 's shot at the rim but that is just the tip of the iceberg. He altered and blocked all kinds of shots inside and owned the paint. The Miami heat scored 60 points in the paint in their Game 1 win. Frank Vogel was asked about that ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751429/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:47 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751429/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Minnesota Twins a 10th consecutive defeat Friday night. Cabrera homered in his career best-tying fourth straight game and went 2 for 3 with two walks and three RBIs in Thursday's 7-6, come-from-behind victory over Minnesota in Thursday's series opener. He's raised his season average to an astounding .391, and is batting .486 during a nine-game hitting streak. The slugger is ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751381/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:05 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751381/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Matt Kuchar was 10-under par on the 16th green when the second round of the Colonial was suspended Friday night because of an impending storm system. There were 18 groups still on the course, three still with eight holes to play, when play was stopped at 6:38 p.m. The second round at Hogan's Alley will be completed Saturday morning. Kuchar had a one-stroke lead ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751117/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:03 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751117/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 FORT WORTH, Texas -- Matt Kuchar was 10-under par on the 16th green when the second round of the Colonial was suspended Friday night because of an impending storm system. There were 18 groups still on the course, three still with eight holes to play, when play was stopped at 6:38 p.m. The second round at Hogan's Alley will be completed Saturday morning. Kuchar had a one-stroke lead over ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751405/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:56:05 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751405/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The American Athletic Conference isn't the only league looking into creating a bowl game.Conference USA is on the ground floor of a start-up bowl in Boca Raton, according to sources, with one source saying the league "likes the chances of it happening."Conferences are exploring their bowl options as the current contracts expire after this season. American ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751430/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:46:30 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214751430/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72. Flynn's wife, Nancy Pitts-Robinson, told the Lakers he died Thursday at Keck Hospital in Los Angeles. Called "Mr. Instant Point" by late Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn, the 6-foot-1 Robinson averaged ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750283/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:11:57 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750283/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 David Phelps has carved out a spot in the Yankees rotation and he'll try to continue his hot stretch Friday night against the Rays. Opposing him for the Rays is Roberto Hernandez, the pitcher formerly known as Fausto ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750583/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:06:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750583/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The NFL submitted a new proposal on testing for human growth hormone to the players union on April 24, according to an NFL.com report. NFL.com, citing league and union sources, reports the latest proposal removed the prospect of game-day testing, but called for testing to start immediately. Under those conditions, samples would be taken and results would be stored until a baseline standard for ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750524/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750524/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Donnavan Kirk permission to seek a transfer. The school made the announcement on Friday. Kirk transferred to DePaul in January 2011 from Miami (Fla.) and played in 54 games for the Blue Demons. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds last season. Kirk is scheduled to graduate this ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750585/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750585/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog Nova, on the disabled list since April 27 with inflammation in his right triceps, was reactivated on Friday, but on his arrival at the Tropicana Field clubhouse learned that his spot in the rotation now belongs to ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750586/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750586/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Boston Red Sox is more likely, but Teixeira is eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list Thursday. Currently, he is scheduled to play in extended spring training games in Tampa on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, and then play two games with the Trenton Thunder, the Yankees' Double-A affiliate on Wednesday and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750584/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750584/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hiram Burgos was placed on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder impingement to make room for Gorzelanny on the roster.Gorzelanny felt well enough to return from left shoulder tendinitis that a rehab assignment was not needed. He was placed on the DL on May 11th.Burgos had been bothered with the shoulder problem for some time and was trying to pitch through it."It has been bothering him ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750587/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:38 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750587/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Brett Favre’s text message case is now settled, according a NYC lawyer. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) A lawyer for two massage therapists who sued former NFL quarterback Brett Favre over explicit text messages says the case has been ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750525/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750525/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the team announced . Victorino is out with a left hamstring strain and his DL stint is retroactive to May 21. Middlebrooks has a lower back strain. Victorino has been dealing with lower back stiffness since the end of April, forcing him to miss seven games. He hasn’t played since Monday dealing with the hamstring injury. He is hitting .283 with four doubles, two homers, 10 RBI and 20 ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750526/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:37 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750526/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays have taken 13 of the last 16 home meetings as part of that run heading into Friday night's opener of a three-game set between these AL East rivals. New York (28-18) hasn't captured a series at Tropicana since winning two of three April 9-11, 2010. The Rays (24-22) outscored the Yankees 11-5 with a 5-1 edge in homers in taking two of three at home in the lone 2013 ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750529/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:34 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750529/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Friday that his second baseman has a small fracture in the right wrist and will rest a few days to see if it improves. Espinosa has been playing with discomfort since getting hit by a pitch April 14 against ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750530/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:33 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750530/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Philadelphia Phillies . The Nationals (24-23) have scored 31 runs over the last 12 games, but they managed a 2-1 win at San Francisco on Wednesday to halt a four-game losing streak. Zimmermann (7-2, 1.62 ERA) hasn't needed much support, though his first bid for his eighth win was foiled. He allowed two runs - one earned - and seven hits over eight innings in a 2-1 defeat at San ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750327/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:33 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750327/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Titus Young , who has been jailed since May 11, appeared on Friday in a California court, where he formally found out he would be facing a total of 11 charges stemming from his recent crime spree. Young also learned that his bail would be raised from $25,000 to ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750588/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:38:51 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750588/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carl Pettersson -- in the ongoing anchored putter saga. Here's what Manion said on Friday about Scott:"I talked to him today, and he felt like it was the right time [to announce his participation in the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750589/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:38:50 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214750589/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 2013-05-24 17:35:00 COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney and defenceman Ilari Melart to one-year contracts.McElhinney, who turned 30 on Thursday, has appeared in 69 career NHL games with the Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators. He has a 19-26-4 record, with a 3.09 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage. In 2012-13, he went ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749567/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:15 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749567/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 2013-05-24 17:33:00 GLENDALE, Ariz. - Don Maloney has held one of the most unenviable positions in sports the past four years, trying to build a roster with no owner and a skimpy budget.He managed to navigate his way through it successfully, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to the playoffs three times and the best season in franchise history two years ago.The NHL rewarded Maloney on Friday, signing ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749568/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:12 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749568/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 People, 1989 . If you don’t know the name of Epy Guerrero, the legendary scout who passed away on Thursday at age 71, then at least you know his work. He was a key figure in opening the talent pipeline from the tiny Dominican Republic to the majors. In 1973, he founded the country’s first baseball academy, and in more than four decades of work for the Astros, Blue Jays, Yankees and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749544/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:46:46 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749544/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 During his five-year NFL career, wide receiver Mike Williams spent time with two teams located near Canada. Now he'll actually be playing there. The CFL's Toronto Argonauts announced that they've signed Williams, who spent five years in the NFL, including two seasons each with Seattle and Detroit.The Lions made Williams the 10th overall pick in the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749603/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:32:11 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749603/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Teixeira has been on the shelf throughout the 2013 regular season due to a tendon sheath issue in his wrist, but a return to the diamond looks to be right around the corner.Teixeira has been ramping up his baseball activities in Tampa (the Yankees' spring home) and will play in an ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749602/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:32:10 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214749602/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jose Canseco continues to use Twitter to deny allegations of rape and question his accuser's credibility.The former baseball slugger is a suspect in a sexual assault case, a fact confirmed by Las Vegas police Wednesday. He asked Friday on Twitter for the alleged victim to "please reconsider" her accusations before he takes a polygraph test and "the media comes down on you and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748667/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:50:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748667/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NEW YORK - A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.Lawyer David Jaroslawicz (yahr-oh-SLAH'-vihk) wouldn't comment Friday on the terms of the settlement.Massage therapists Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole said Favre sent sexually suggestive texts to ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748352/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:48:53 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748352/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chicago Bears , has died at age 72. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service in Maryville, Tenn., says he died Thursday at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home in Knoxville after a long illness. Evey played from 1964-69 with the Bears, who selected him out of Tennessee in the first round of the 1964 draft. Evey played with the Los Angeles Rams in 1970 and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748669/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:39:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748669/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Goodson to a three-year, $6.9 million contract because they fell in love with his upside. He plays fast.Turns out he lives fast, too.Goodson's legal issues didn't start with last Friday's arrest in New Jersey on drug and weapons charges, which could result in jail time. In his previous NFL stops, with ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748668/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:39:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748668/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 In their Thursday press availabilities, the tones between the Heat and Pacers were different. Indiana may have lost Game 1 but there was an optimistic "we can beat these guys" vibe around the team. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748671/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:38:17 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748671/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the league’s stiffer postseason policy , which eliminated the free warning given during the regular season and assesses escalating fines for each subsequent offense. During the regular season, 19 players were warned for flopping and five of those received fines for a second offense. Knicks ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748219/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:37:36 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748219/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 . Vasquezstarted 78 games this season and averaged 13.9 points, nine assists and 4.3 rebounds per game finishing second behind Indiana Pacers forward Paul George for the NBA's Most Improved award. Vasquez is expected to be fully recovered before training camp begins in ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748619/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:37:35 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748619/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Shane Battier (center) delivered a knee to Roy Hibbert during Game 1. (Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images) Pacers center Roy Hibbert said Thursday that he believes Heat forward Shane Battier intentionally delivered a low blow during Miami’s 103-102 Game 1 victory. ';[You] can knee or kick me every time [you] drive [to] the rim,'; Hibbert wrote ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748591/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:37:34 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748591/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Judge: "Good morning, sir." Young: No reply. Judge: "Can you hear me?" Young: No reply. Judge: "Are you Titus Demetrius Young?" Young: No ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748627/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:37:33 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748627/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Greg Nelson/SI MIAMI -- The Mohawk had been lacquered and spiked while Chris "Birdman'' Andersen was making his large yet minimalist impact on Game 1 of the Eastern finals Wednesday night. On Thursday after practice, he and his hair were more relaxed. The hair lay tousled along the top of his head like a strip of highway median. His tattooed skin was like cheerful pop-art ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748673/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:37:32 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748673/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday. Teixeira, who injured the wrist while preparing with the U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic, has been working out at the Yankees' minor-league complex. "If everything goes as planned, I'll leave ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748595/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:37:29 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748595/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Roy Hibbert and created space by putting his knee into the midsection of the defender. An offensive foul was called on Battier and Hibbert crumbled to the ground for a bit.It's something Hibbert took exception to at the time and Thursday night when it was described as an "inadvertent knee" by Battier. Hibbert responded on Twitter by saying, "U can knee or kick me every time u ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748675/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:23:00 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748675/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alfredo Aceves were recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.Victorino, who is disabled retroactive to May 21, is out with a left hamstring strain. Middlebrooks has a lower back strain.Additionally, the Red Sox activated ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748676/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:22:59 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748676/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 J.A. Happ to the 60-day disabled list as the left-hander recovers from injuries after being hit in the head with a line drive earlier in this month.Happ was placed on the 15-day disabled list after sustaining a skull fracture behind his left ear when a liner off the bat of Tampa ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748616/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:14:23 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214748616/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Toronto Raptors about their GM vacancy, Yahoo! Sports is reporting. Yahoo reported that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Tim Leiweke is prepared to offer Ujiri $3 million annually to return to Toronto, where he was assistant GM for three years before joining the Nuggets in 2010. Other top candidates for the Raptors include Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard and Thunder assistant GM Troy Weaver, ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747505/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747505/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yan Gomes BOSTON -- The old manager with the new navy cap mistakenly smacked his head on the visitor's dugout as he settled in. Forgive Terry Francona if he was still feeling his way around. For eight seasons, the dugout across the Fenway diamond was his haven, his baseball refuge, his life. It didn't end the way he wanted -- does it ever? -- but a full year away from baseball diluted ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747504/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747504/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sox blog » Manager Robin Ventura said after Wednesday's game that the move was coming, with Danks scheduled to start Friday's series opener against ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747506/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747506/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The six pitches, some of which date back to last season or this past spring, are all outside the strike zone, or at best on the fringes above, below and to either side, and yet Cabrera absolutely pulverizes each one. Further down in the piece, Sheppard showed another GIF featuring all six individual swings in a grid, synchronized and stabilized at home plate, with the strike zone illustrated. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747471/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:28:29 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747471/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Rodriguez has sold his Miami Beach home for $30 million. A-Rod's business partner, Jose More, confirmed that the sale closed Friday. Rodriguez bought the 54,000-square-foot piece of waterfront land for $7.4 million in 2010. Using his own construction company, Newport Property Construction, he spent another $7.6 million building a nearly-20,000-square-foot mansion. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746944/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:28:28 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746944/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Royals and Angels in Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium, a 14-year-old girl collapsed in the upper deck and was resuscitated by a Royals employee, according to multiple reports, including the Associated Press.Sam Sapenaro, a nurse who is a member of the "K-Crew" as her second job, was fortunately nearby when the girl collapsed and was able to perform CPR and resuscitate the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747508/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:13:59 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747508/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MiLB.com ).Beachy was originally scheduled for his first rehab outing last Sunday, but the game was postponed due to rain. Since he's on a throwing program, he threw a three-inning simulated game Sunday and is now ready to take the hill.Beachy, 26, was rounding into one of the better pitchers in the bigs last season before tearing his ulnar-collateral ligament and needing Tommy John surgery. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747510/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:13:57 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747510/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James apparently didn't get the call in the game of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night because he didn't writhe in pain holding his head (that's ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747509/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:13:57 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747509/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 to raise money and awareness for clean water projects in East Africa. "In one month, I will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise money and awareness for clean water projects in East Africa," Lewis wrote on ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747511/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:13:56 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214747511/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wisconsin-Green Bay coach Brian Wardle will retain his current post, according to a release distributed by the school Friday afternoon. The decision by chancellor Tom Harden to allow Wardle to keep his current job was announced in conjunction with the 39-page report completed by local attorney Joseph Hicks. In early April, former ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746218/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:54 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746218/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ray Lewis have opted for retirement just months apart, maybe their defining accomplishment is that nobody personified the evolution of the middle/inside linebacker position -- with all its demands for increasing athleticism -- better than the two veterans who respectively became the familiar face of the Bears and Ravens franchises. Measuring their impact on football starts not with the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746193/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:48 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746193/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 I know this happens a lot (I played college ball), but seriously, anyone who tries to injure another player should be suspended for a season. That doesn't just mess with the game, but it messes with a person's life. I'm only 33, and my knees are already debilitated because of my football ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746195/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:47 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746195/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 I know this happens a lot (I played college ball), but seriously, anyone who tries to injure another player should be suspended for a season. That doesn't just mess with the game, but it messes with a person's life. I'm only 33, and my knees are already debilitated because of my football ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746200/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:47 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746200/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ben Roethlisberger knows a thing or two about high expectations put on young signal callers once they enter the NFL. For up and coming stars like Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck, Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson, Roethlisberger says they need to prove that they are more than just a one year ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746202/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:47 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746202/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Vick, who will turn 33 next month, says when it comes to foot speed he can leave any other quarterback in the dust. Vick said he is still the NFL’s fastest quarterback on Friday’s edition of the ';Dan Patrick Show'; and also said he still possesses more open-field speed ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746201/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:46 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746201/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte have helped Pittsburgh to the third-most wins in the National League. (AP) The Pirates have spent the last two seasons teasing the baseball world, playing above .500 until late in the season before collapsing in epic fashion and maintaining the franchise’s streak of losing teams, which is now at 20. This year’s squad, though, is on an 11-2 tear and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746194/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:45 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746194/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte have helped Pittsburgh to the third-most wins in the National League. (AP) The Pirates have spent the last two seasons teasing the baseball world, playing above .500 until late in the season before collapsing in epic fashion and maintaining the franchise’s streak of losing teams, which is now at 20. This year’s squad, though, is on an 11-2 tear and ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746197/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:16:43 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746197/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Columbus Blue Jackets , leading the club to the brink of the playoffs and earning a Vezina Trophy nomination. The bad news is that Bobrovsky did all that on the last year of his entry-level contract, meaning he is a restricted free agent as of July 1.The Blue Jackets are working diligently to re-sign their star netminder, but as general manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746219/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:59 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746219/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 University of Wisconsin Green Bay announced on Friday that its head coach, Brian Wardle, would keep his job.Wardle has spent the past month as the center subject of an independent investigation by the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746221/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:53 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214746221/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bears blog » "I just have the utmost amount of respect for him, the way he plays the game," Rodgers told Rome on Wednesday. "A lot of memories come to mind. He picked me off a couple times, maybe more than anybody else has. But I had one really bad play in the NFC Championship [after the] 2010 season and was able to somehow grab his knee/thigh area enough to trip him up for ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744841/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:21 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744841/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Zach Miller , had 18 receptions for 291 yards and three touchdowns last season. The 2011 sixth-round pick also played in all 16 games during his rookie campaign. The Seahawks addressed the tight end position in last month's draft, taking Luke Willson in the fifth ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:21 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Shane Battier 's, in the Eastern Conference finals is to intimidate them with physical play. Heading into Game 2 Friday, the Pacers want the message to be that they will not be affected by it. Pacers ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744890/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:19 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744890/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Rodriguez paid about $15 million for land and house construction and sold the home for $30 million Friday. Rodriguez, who has earned approximately $360 million to date in salary alone, more than any U.S. major sports athlete in history, will make a $15 million profit. In 2010, Rodriguez bought the 54,000-square-foot plot of land on the water for $7.4 million. He then put roughly the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:19 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) -- Juan Monaco and Jarkko Nieminen won semifinal matches Friday, setting up the inaugural Power Horse Cup final with both players eyeing their first title of the year. Monaco ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744876/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:06:34 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744876/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nuggets president Josh Kroenke may lose Executive of the Year Masai Ujiri. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA’s Executive of the Year, Masai Ujiri, is prepared to leave the Nuggets to rebuild the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744471/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:05 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744471/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Joey Votto is supposed to drive in runs,'' he says. "The guys in front of him are paid to score them. When you're batting third in any lineup, if you're taking close pitches with runners on base, you're not doing your job.'' The new age executive is young and lean. He wears a tie. He has a laptop, which he opens to reveal the secrets of baseball. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744846/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:04 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744846/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Paul (right) and Dwight Howard are the two biggest names in the 2013 free-agent class. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) He forced his way out of a small market to head to Los Angeles, leaving his old team with no choice but to rebuild from the ground up. Everyone seems to agree that he got his coach dismissed and that he’s made his voice known in player personnel decisions. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744854/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:03 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744854/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Nets were reportedly denied a chance to talk to Celtics coach Doc Rivers about their coaching job. (Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) In their search to find a head coach, ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744845/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:03 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744845/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NEW YORK (AP) -- A pediatric nurse says she was in the right place at the right time to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed while dancing in the upper deck during ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743989/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:04:58 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743989/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 reports.In a Friday court hearing, prosecutors said Brent violated the terms of his release by setting off an alcohol-monitoring device and failing to download data from it as required. Judge Robert Burns issued the order but did not raise Brent's $100,000 bond, according to the AP.Brent is scheduled to go on trial in September for the Dec. 8 crash. Regardless of the outcome, ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743834/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:59:46 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743834/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hightower wrote . "Really dope city and school and I'll be here for the next 3 years."Any other details from the visit, Mr. Hightower?"This lunch spot Del Friscos had these philly cheesesteak egg rolls that were amazing too."Philly cheesesteak egg rolls; the key to a prospect's heart.When contacted by ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744892/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49:50 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744892/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michigan is the favorite to land five-star ATH Jabrill Peppers according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball. This Sunday, the Paramus (N.J.) Catholic standout will announce his college decision on ESPNU at roughly 5:15 p.m. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744891/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49:49 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744891/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Orioles Hall of Famer Jim Palmer as saying, "I look at him playing third and see what Cal [Ripken] would have been if Earl [Weaver] had moved him to third when he was young."And now there's this:Machado went 3 for 4 (all doubles) in the Orioles' 12-6 loss in Toronto on Thursday night. It was his fourth straight road game with three hits.The Orioles asked the Elias Sports ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744893/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49:48 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214744893/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 HARDBALL I don't think Ike Davis is a lost cause. It would not surprise me at all if two years from now he were hitting 37 homers, defending at a high level and doing so for, say, the Tampa Bay Rays.Some players excel from Day 1 with little deviation throughout their careers. We tend to call them Hall of Famers - think Derek Jeter, Chipper Jones.But for the other 98 percent - even ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743516/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:44 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743516/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 In the wake of Frank Vogel’s decision to bench center Roy Hibbert for the final two defensive possessions of the Heat’s 103-102 win over the Pacers on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Pacers coach directed some criticism toward Knicks coach Mike Woodson following yesterday’s practice."They had a more intelligent plan against Roy Hibbert than New ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743515/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:44 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743515/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher was looking to add size to the offensive line, he accomplished his goal. Terrell Brown, an undrafted free agent out ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743481/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:52 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743481/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jerry Brown Jr., a Cowboys practice squad player. Police say Brent's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit. Brent appeared in court Friday for a hearing. He's been free on $100,000 bond, but prosecutors say he violated the terms of his release by setting off an alcohol-monitoring device and failing to download data from it as required. Judge Robert Burns said Friday that he ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743482/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:51 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743482/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LOS ANGELES -- Flynn Robinson, who was on the 1971-72 Lakers team that won Los Angeles its first NBA title, has died at age 72. Robinson died Thursday at an L.A. hospital from cancer, The Los Angeles Times reported. Robinson, a reserve guard, was dubbed "Mr. Instant Point" by Lakers announcer Chick Hearn. He averaged nearly 10 points in 16 minutes off the bench during the season. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743518/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:49 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743518/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Overall, the average leaper improved by 12.7 wins from its non-playoff season to its playoff season. That number was nearly identical in both conferences. In the East, the average leaper improved from 32 wins to 44.5 wins. In the West, the average leaper improved from 36 wins to 48.7 wins. Need some examples of ';prototypical'; leapers? Try the 2010 Bucks, who won 46 games in the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743486/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:46 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743486/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Greg Nelson/SI MIAMI -- Not even the Heat were happy with the quality of play in their dramatic opening win in the Eastern finals. The goal for Game 2 Friday will be to maintain the same result while taking greater pride in the journey. "We have to push to get to another level," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra insisted. "We're trying to push to another level that we ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743485/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:44 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743485/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Steve Dykes/Getty Images If Mike Riley is considered a hometown hero in Corvallis, Ore., he certainly took an indirect route to earning that distinction. A younger Riley quarterbacked Corvallis High to consecutive state title games in 1969 and 1970, but when it came time to choose a college, he didn't stay local and play for the Beavers. Instead, he opted to head to Alabama. He later ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743167/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743167/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Lee followed up a breakout year in 2011 with an even better 2012, catching 118 passes for 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns. Those totals ranked first, second and third in the NCAA, respectively. Lee was also a dangerous kick returner, leading the Pac-12 with 856 kick return yards -- including an 100-yarder for a touchdown against Hawaii in last year's season ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743519/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743519/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 07:11 AM ET 05.24 | Good news, Cards fans -- well, better news, anyway. The pair of February news conferences took on a tone of solemnity and reflection as general manager John Mozeliak and, a week ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743456/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:39 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743456/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPNNewYork.com . Goodson is expected to return to the field for the Jets' next round of OTA's, which begin on May 28. According to the report, the Jets don't plan to make a decision on Goodson's future until the legal process plays out. Goodson is looking at up to 10 years in prison if convicted on all charges stemming from the arrest. Those charges include: unlawful ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743487/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:46:31 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743487/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI -- The Toronto Raptors have asked permission to interview Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard to head up their basketball operations, league sources told CBSSports.com on Friday.As with similar requests from teams to speak with assistant coach Brian Shaw for head coaching vacancies, the Pacers have indicated that they prefer to wait until their season is over to grant permission for ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743520/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:30 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743520/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mavericks are preparing hot pursuit of free agent Dwight Howard, source says | Dallas-Fort Worth Talk about your double-edged swords. If Collison drove Carlisle nuts, these two will have him Looney Tunes by lunchtime. Jack helped ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743522/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:28 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743522/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPN reports that the Pistons have a bit of a power struggle going on. Phil Jackson, who was brought onboard to help with a coaching hire, wants Brian Shaw. General manager Joe Dumars is leaning toward Nate McMillan and Mo Cheeks.From ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743521/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:28 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743521/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Warriors playoff run great, but how bright the club's future is. All of their players are young, they'll only get better, etc. Well, here's the problem. Getting better's going to be an issue outside of developing the kiddos on the roster because they are capped out beyond all reasonable measure. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743524/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:26 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743524/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "I've been doing it a long time, why should I feel a sense of urgency now," Blanton said. The right-hander held the Royals to seven hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings. Trumbo put the Angels up 5-2 in the eighth with his team-leading 11th home run before the Royals made it interesting. "I thought we showed a lot of life at the end of the game," Royals manager Ned Yost ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743523/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:26 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214743523/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Robert Griffin III is confident he will be fit for the start of the regular season after taking part in his first practice since undergoing knee surgery.The Washington Redskins quarterback worked out with a number of team-mates recovering from injuries, including wide receiver Pierre Garcon. Griffin was hurt in week 14 of his rookie season and although he returned to action for the play-offs, he ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741882/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:10 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741882/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Jets , a league source said. Goodson sat out the first week of OTA practices amid the fallout from his arrest, which included speculation his brief Jets career could be over. The Jets may take some heat for letting him back so soon, but team officials have said they will let the legal process run its course before deciding his fate. The Jets can't force him to sit out because the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741941/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:56 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741941/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James rather than force him to try a contested jump-shot, and the result was James driving for an uncontested layup as time expired for a 103-102 overtime victory. And Hibbert said, in retrospect, his mistake was not imploring coach Frank Vogel to put him on the floor for that final possession to defend the paint. James blew past George and had a clear path to the game-winning bucket. ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741942/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:53 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741942/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blue Jays fans didn’t think McLouth held onto the ball after falling into the stands. (Getty Images) In the bottom of the sixth inning of Thursday night’s game between the Orioles and Blue Jays in Toronto, Baltimore leftfielder Nate McLouth made a nice running catch on a ball hit by Colby Rasmus that was tailing foul down the leftfield line. McLouth caught the ball just as he was ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214740124/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:45 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214740124/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Trout’s homer was measured at over 450 feet. (AP) Did we mention that Mike Trout is heating up? Earlier this week, the 21-year-old Angels ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741867/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:44 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741867/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Brian Urlacher walked away from football this week, somewhat ironically on good knees. "I wanted to feel good in the offseason," Urlacher said. "I had a little pain after the season. But my knee feels unreal now. Good timing, huh?" ... Although ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:43 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jets player, who asked not to be identified: "Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there's a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it's time to give someone else a chance." The player went on to say that he estimates that 80-90 percent of the team feels the same way he does. However many players it is, none of them could be blamed for wanting Sanchez ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741884/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741884/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Trout’s homer was measured at over 450 feet. (AP) Did we mention that Mike Trout is heating up? Earlier this week, the 21-year-old Angels ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741873/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741873/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second-round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination. When Howard wasn't using his glove or pads to deny Toews, Detroit's skaters were rattling him and his teammates with a physical presence that is clearly making them uncomfortable. "They are getting frustrated," ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741943/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:49 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741943/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge denied the Brooklyn Nets permission to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position, team and league sources confirmed to ESPNBoston.com.Reached late Thursday, Ainge refused to comment on the Nets' interest in Rivers and reiterated that he expects him back on the Celtics' bench next season."Doc has told me ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741944/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:48 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741944/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wizards pick third. A source with knowledge of the Cavaliers' thinking said Porter is under consideration to go No. 1."I definitely see myself up there," Porter said last week in Chicago, adding that he believes he can flourish at the next level. "My versatility. I think that's definitely going to show when I get to the NBA. My ability to rebound, bring it up the court, ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741945/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:45 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741945/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rams as an undrafted free agent, Brown weighed in at 400-plus pounds. In college, he was listed at 6-10, 385."Actually, we weighed him in at 403," Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. "We had him in for the tryout, and he had some issues that we had to clear up from a physical standpoint. He got them put behind him. We worked him out on both sides of the ball -- defensive line, offensive ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741946/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214741946/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 '; People ask me all the time about these young quarterbacks. Let's wait. One year does not mean a lot in this league. Let's see what happens in two, three ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739850/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:44:34 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739850/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Chicago Hot Button question is: Where does Brian Urlacher rank among the all-time greats of the storied Bears franchise? Marc Silverman and Tom Waddle debate Urlacher's place in the Bears' ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739851/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:44:33 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739851/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 When Jonathan Toews watches the tape of Chicago’s 2-0 Game 4 loss in Detroit, he should pay close attention to the play of his nemesis Henrik Zetterberg and of Zetterberg’s Red Wings teammate, Pavel Datsyuk. He’ll see the two stars were subjected to a series of hooks, jabs, slashes and all manner of uncalled cheap shots, just as Toews was. He might also notice that, despite ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739833/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42:27 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739833/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bill Russell . He has won 11 championships as a player," Jackson said in an interview with Time. "That's really the idea of what excellence is, when you win championships." Russell, the centerpiece of ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739003/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:53 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739003/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738988/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:11 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738988/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It's a little tough to predict where the Clippers' coaching search might lead because hiring a coach is a task owner Donald Sterling takes on personally. He has for a long time. He was the guy charmed by Vinny Del Negro and hired him when the basketball operations people wanted to go another direction ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739004/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:45 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739004/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 J.R. Smith struggled in the playoffs. Well, he looked great the first couple games but he really struggled after returning from a one-game suspension for an elbow to the head of ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739005/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:27 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739005/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Craig Anderson will play between the pipes for the Senators. He was pulled from Game 4 after allowing six goals in 38 shots, but MacLean made it clear that Anderson would be back tonight. ';Andy played fine,'; MacLean told ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739006/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:26 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739006/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 AP Though it took him a little longer than his self-proclaimed five minutes, Rob Ryan found a job this offseason. And considering his personality, it might have been in the perfect spot. Ryan talked to reporters in New Orleans for the first time Thursday, and said he was fortunate to land with a team that had the worst defense in league history last year, because they both have something to ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739008/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:20 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739008/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Getty Images Charles Sims, a running back from the University of Houston who considered entering this year’s regular NFL draft but ultimately decided to return to the Cougars, has now reconsidered and may enter the supplemental draft. Sims released a statement saying he has decided to leave Houston but he isn’t sure yet if he is going to transfer to another school or enter the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739007/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:19 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739007/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hawks need to get the most out of each member of the team ] "There were a lot of opportunities throughout the game to take advantage of it and we obviously didn't," Sharp said. "They did and that was the difference in the game." Indeed, it would ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739010/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:16 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214739010/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Unnamed Jet: Team through with Sanchez According to a teammate, it's time Gang Green moves on from Mark Sanchez. This from a Jets player, who asked not to be identified: "Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there's a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it's time to give someone else a chance." The player went on to say that he estimates ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738982/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:47:35 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738982/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Lakers next season, he'd prefer to return to Los Angeles as a head coach ... with the Clippers. "If you look at that job, it's probably the best one out there," Gentry said of the Clippers vacancy, Thursday in an interview on ESPNLA 710. "When you take into consideration the talent level that they have and what they did this year."League sources have told ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738160/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:55:06 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738160/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738157/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54:24 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214738157/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ONE OF the greatest young distance runners in U.S. history isn’t an American, even though he desperately hopes to be and is the perfect embodiment of the American dream.Edward Cheserek arrived from Kenya’s running-mad Rift Valley in 2010 with an empty backpack and no money. Tomorrow the St. Benedict’s Prep senior will run the Dream Mile at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735039/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:42 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735039/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ramses Barden sure sounded as if he was making sense when he declared in late February leaving the Giants was a smart move. After all, in four years, he never produced much and never convinced the coaching staff that, despite his towering size at receiver, he could be a vital part of the offense."It’s probably best for me to start looking other places for a new system,’’ ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735044/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735044/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 There’s also no denying the likes of Mark Teixeira (above left) and Alex Rodriguez, who haven’t seen the field yet this season, will make the team immeasurably better, the Post’s Ken Davidoff says. There’s an easy response to those folks: Be careful what you wish for. The more players the Yankees can activate off the disabled list, the higher chance they will have at ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735042/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735042/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It was so close to being over that the Garden creaked with pressure, it audibly ached with the notion of the summer coming, the Rangers retreating into the offseason and the place going still.But then it was all released in a quick burst, a blur of motion that ended with rookie Chris Kreider tipping in a great cross-ice feed from Rick Nash, the puck bounding to the back of the net, the horn ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735038/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735038/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog: Slap Shots So if anyone ever does a remake of the film, "It Happens Every Spring," what do you say they cast Chris Kreider in the lead role?The kid has the touch in big moments, that’s for sure. That’s what people said when he was leading Boston College to a pair of NCAA championships, and that’s what we all saw a year ago when he stepped off the Chestnut Hill ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735041/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:41 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735041/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Edwin Encarnacion hit his fifth career grand slam, J.P. Arencibia homered and drove in four runs and the Blue Jays beat the Orioles 12-6 last night in Toronto, spoiling the debut of Baltimore right-hander Kevin Gausman.Brandon Morrow (2-3) allowed six runs and a season-high 10 hits in seven-plus innings. He walked one and struck out five.Brett Cecil and Brad Lincoln each worked one inning of ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735046/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735046/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It was not ideal for the Rangers, replacing top-four defenseman Anton Stralman with 39-year-old Roman Hamrlik.But because of the injury Stralman sustained in the second period of Game 3, he was replaced by Hamrlik in the Rangers’ 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins Thursday night in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. The win allowed the Rangers to stave off elimination for at least ... http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735045/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:40 -0400 http://www.sacramentosun.com/index.php/sid/214735045/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56