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Pinch-hitter Carlos Ruiz came through with a tying homer in the seventh inning, Jimmy Rollins added a three-run shot and the Philadelphia Phillies busted loose late to beat the New York Mets 10-6 Wednesday night.
Alabama Men Take Four-Shot Lead in UCLA in NCAAs
Cory Whitsett shot a 3-under 68 to help Alabama to take a four-shot lead after two rounds of the NCAA Division I men's championships on Wednesday at Riviera Country Club.
Red Sox Continue Roll, Beat Tigers 6-4
David Ortiz and Will Middlebrooks each hit two-run homers, Kevin Youkilis had a solo shot and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Stanton Homers to Helps Marlins Beat Nationals 5-3
Giancarlo Stanton hit his 12th home run in May to tie the franchise record for a single month and the Miami Marlins earned their 20th comeback victory Wednesday night, completing a three-game sweep of the first-place Washington Nationals with a 5-3 win.
Hornets Win Draft Lottery, Will Pick No. 1 in NBA
New owner, and now a new star player. The future suddenly looks bright for the New Orleans Hornets.
Brazil Beats Sloppy US 4-1 as Neymar Stars
Neymar converted a penalty kick and assisted on goals by defenders Thiago Silva and Marcelo as Brazil took advantage of a sloppy American backline to beat the United States 4-1 in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Freeman's HR Helps Braves Beat Cards, 10-7
Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs, wearing his new glasses, to help the Atlanta Braves recover after blowing a five-run lead and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night.
Burnett Sparkles as Pirates Top Reds, 2-1
A.J. Burnett allowed just two hits over seven innings, Matt Hague delivered a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Meola, Reyna, Armstrong Inducted Into Soccer Hall
Former U.S. national team goalkeeper Tony Meola, captain Claudio Reyna and defender Desmond Armstrong were inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame on Wednesday, along with former women's national team coach Tony DiCicco.
Sather Struggling to Deal With Rangers Elimination
Rangers general manager Glen Sather is still having a tough time dealing with his top-seeded club's elimination in the Eastern Conference finals.
Blue Jays Beat Orioles to Complete 3-Game Sweep
Edwin Encarnacion hit one of Toronto's four solo home runs, pitcher Brandon Morrow left the game after being struck by a line drive and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Jordan Tells Ewing He Won't Be Bobcats Head Coach
Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins says the team will hire a new head coach within the next couple of weeks, but it won't be Patrick Ewing.
Gary Bettman Hopes to Start NHL Labor Talks Soon
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expects negotiations with the players' association on a new collective bargaining agreement to begin in a couple of weeks.
Vikings CB Asher Allen Abruptly Retires at Age 24
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that cornerback Asher Allen has retired from football, a curious decision for a 24-year-old who was about to enter only his fourth NFL season.
RPM Celebrates Charlotte Success, Looks for More
It was just a couple of fast laps for Aric Almirola and Marcos Ambrose. It was a lot more than that to NASCAR's "King."
Big 12 in Favor of 4-Team College Football Playoff
The Big 12 favors a selection committee to be involved in picking the four teams involved in a college football playoff instead of a system that would emphasize conference champions.
Morrow Leaves After Being Struck on Right Leg
Blue Jays right-hander Brandon Morrow had to be helped off the field after he was struck on the lower right leg by Wilson Betemit's line drive in the seventh inning of Wednesday night's game against Baltimore.
Flopping, Flagrants, Olympics on Stern's Mind
David Stern wants to take a closer look at flopping and referees to be able to take a second look at all flagrant fouls.
Negotiations for Indiana-Kentucky Game Stall Again
Negotiations to keep the popular Indiana-Kentucky basketball series alive have stalled for the second time in a month and there seems to be little chance of reviving it.
Steelers David Johnson Enjoying Move to Fullback
When the Pittsburgh Steelers asked David Johnson to convert from tight end to fullback full-time in time for the 2012 season, the burly 270-pound Johnson's first thought was "I need to go on a diet."
No Room for Healthy Gagne in Kings Lineup
Simon Gagne is finally healthy enough to play for the Los Angeles Kings. But with as well as the Western Conference champions have been playing, it is tough for the former All-Star forward to get back into a loaded lineup.
Rockies Designate Jamie Moyer for Assignment
Jamie Moyer was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, the move being made about six weeks after he became the oldest starting pitcher to win a game in major league history.
Pro Bowl Survives for Another Year in Hawaii
After receiving a promise from players that the game will be more competitive, the N.F.L. said Wednesday that it would hold the Pro Bowl in Honolulu next Jan. 27, a week before the Super Bowl.
Oswalt Hoping to Join Rangers After 4 Minor Starts
Roy Oswalt expects he'll need only four starts in the minors before joining the Texas Rangers.
Mets Put SS Cedeno on DL, Recall INF Valdespin
Ronny Cedeno was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained left calf, leaving the New York Mets minus yet another shortstop.
Mets COO Says No Rush to Sign Wright to New Deal
Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon says there is no rush to sign star third baseman David Wright to a new contract.
Sports Glasses Provide Fix for Braves' Freeman
Freddie Freeman is back in the Braves' starting lineup, wearing sports glasses he hopes will be a cure for his vision problems.
Tigers Place RHP Fister on 15-Day DL
The Detroit Tigers have placed right-handed pitcher Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and are planning to promote left-hander Casey Crosby from Triple-A Toledo.
Padres Leave Chicago With Baseball's Worst Record
When San Diego came to Wrigley Field, the Cubs had the worst record in baseball. Three games later, its the Padres who can slink out of town with that distinction.
US Senior Open Returns Big-Time Golf to Motor City
Tiger Woods cruised to an easy victory at the Buick Open in 2009 — before a scandal in his personal life stunted his career — the last time a significant golf tournament was held in southeast Michigan.
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