Area Sports News
Golf
Yani Tseng ready to begin encore to 12-win seasonORLANDO, FLA. (AP) - Yani Tseng has a tradition on Chinese New Year to give her house a thorough cleaning. She decided to start with the trophy cabinet, which was no small project. A photo she posted on Facebook shows a cabinet crowded with crystal. The 23-year-old from Taiwan already has ... |
Mickelson sues to find source of 'defamation'JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (AP) - Phil Mickelson filed a lawsuit against an Internet service provider in Canada to learn the identity of a person who has been posting "vexatious statements" that the four-time major champion says is a deliberate attack on his reputation. "I'm all for freedom of speech, but I won't ... |
Ryan Palmer leads Phoenix OpenSCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (AP) - Ryan Palmer parred his final hole at dusk for a 7-under 64 and the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Phoenix Open. The start of the round was delayed an hour because of frost, and play was suspended because of darkness at 6:05 p.m. ... |
Stanley, Mickelson eager to playSCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (AP) - Kyle Stanley and Phil Mickelson looked forward to fresh starts Thursday in the first round of the Phoenix Open. Defending champion Mark Wilson savored some pleasant memories in his return to the Valley of the Sun. Stanley was eager to get back on the course after a ... |
Major Leage Baseball
Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapseARLINGTON, TEXAS. (AP) - Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. The Texas Rangers slugger and recovering drug addict said he had "three or ... |
Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorceNEW YORK (AP) - The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair. Mary Cashman filed the paperwork Friday in Stamford, Conn. Her lawyer didn't immediately return a phone message Saturday. A ... |
Report: Rangers' Hamilton has relapse with alcoholDALLAS (AP) - Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton scheduled a news conference for Friday amid reports that he had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a Dallas-area bar. The team did not disclose the reason for the 1 p.m. CST news conference, but it ... |
Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapseARLINGTON, TEXAS. (AP) - Josh Hamilton shed no tears, used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. The Texas Rangers slugger and recovering drug addict said he had "three or four" ... |
Motorsports
Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman RacingTOKYO (AP) - Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing. The move was announced by Honda Motorsports on Friday. "Rahal-Letterman Racing has a proud tradition and I look forward to driving for them," Sato said at a news conference. "I wasn't able to get a win last season ... |
Casino opens overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas SpeedwayKANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP) - Lesa France Kennedy strode through the Art Deco-inspired lobby, past rows of blinking slots machines and spinning roulette wheels, her eyes trying to take in the homage to old Hollywood. The chief executive of International Speedway Corp., which owns and operates Kansas Speedway, could only marvel ... |
Road course planning done at Kansas SpeedwayKANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP) - There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway. Officials received the final layout from their design team this week for a proposed road course through the infield, and construction is scheduled to begin after the April race. Track president Pat Warren also said Friday he ... |
Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong doping probe with no chargesLOS ANGELES — The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the world's most famous cyclist and his teammates joined in a doping ... |
Basketball
Georgetown wakes up in time to hammer South FloridaGeorgetown has shown a remarkable adaptability in playing to the preferred style of its opponents this season, whether running and gunning with Memphis or operating in a half-court battle with Providence. For all intents and purposes, South Florida's game plan Saturday seemed to be play as horrible as possible and ... |
Wizards embarrassed in blowout loss to the ClippersEarly in the third quarter, Rashard Lewis and John Wall got the ball on a two-on-one breakaway. But Lewis made a pass that sailed over Wall's head, and an easy two points ended up as a turnover, as the ball wound up in the lap of a court-side spectator. Moments ... |
UConn's Jim Calhoun taking indefinite medical leaveUConn's Jim Calhoun doesn't mince words when it comes to his health. So, when the Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, had just about had it with his back problems, he let people know. "The bottom line is I'm going to need ... |
Virginia's Mike Scott rising to the cream of the crop in the ACCMike Scott was able to tick off a list of players that he's been extra fired up to play during his time at Virginia. He mentioned Tyler Hansbrough, Trevor Booker, Tracy Smith and J.J. Henson — players that can make a young forward's reputation if he can hold them down. ... |
Georgetown wakes up in time to hammer South FloridaGeorgetown has shown a remarkable adaptability in playing to the preferred style of its opponents this season, whether running and gunning with Memphis or operating in a half-court battle with Providence. For all intents and purposes, South Florida's game plan Saturday seemed to be play as horrible as possible and ... |
GMU celebrates homecoming with win over ODUA man stood in disbelief outside the ticket window at the Patriot Center, staring the sign that read: "sold out." It meant bad news for both the fan standing in the rain and for visiting Old Dominion. George Mason had lost just one sellout game in school history coming into ... |
Maryland's rebounding struggles spur late fade against North CarolinaThe screams emanated from Maryland's bench throughout Saturday afternoon, just as they have for most of the season. The Terrapin coaching staff's ardent wish? For their players to box out and at least make it more difficult for their larger, more physical counterparts from North Carolina. In one vital possession ... |
UConn's Jim Calhoun taking indefinite medical leaveUConn's Jim Calhoun doesn't mince words when it comes to his health. So, when the Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, had just about had it with his back problems, he let people know. "The bottom line is I'm going to need ... |
NCAA
Georgetown wakes up in time to hammer South FloridaGeorgetown has shown a remarkable adaptability in playing to the preferred style of its opponents this season, whether running and gunning with Memphis or operating in a half-court battle with Providence. For all intents and purposes, South Florida's game plan Saturday seemed to be play as horrible as possible and ... |
GMU celebrates homecoming with win over ODUA man stood in disbelief outside the ticket window at the Patriot Center, staring the sign that read: "sold out." It meant bad news for both the fan standing in the rain and for visiting Old Dominion. George Mason had lost just one sellout game in school history coming into ... |
Maryland's rebounding struggles spur late fade against North CarolinaThe screams emanated from Maryland's bench throughout Saturday afternoon, just as they have for most of the season. The Terrapin coaching staff's ardent wish? For their players to box out and at least make it more difficult for their larger, more physical counterparts from North Carolina. In one vital possession ... |
UConn's Jim Calhoun taking indefinite medical leaveUConn's Jim Calhoun doesn't mince words when it comes to his health. So, when the Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, had just about had it with his back problems, he let people know. "The bottom line is I'm going to need ... |
National Football League
'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL HonorsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage. The host of "NFL Honors" on NBC was kneeling down when Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow stepped up and showed Baldwin how it's really done. "Bless you, Tim," Baldwin responded. That capped a nearly 10-minute ... |
Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of FameINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The star running back with the Patriots and Jets for 11 seasons was one of six players elected Saturday to the shrine. Martin once disliked playing the game, but used it ... |
Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP awardINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Packers ... |
Super matchups everywhere with Pats-GiantsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning _ Eli, and Peyton, too. This Super Bowl certainly has all the makings of another thriller, the perfect finish to a season ... |
Hockey
Capitals' Vokoun shuts out CanadiensMONTREAL | Tomas Vokoun's first career game came with the Montreal Canadiens in Philadelphia on Feb. 6, 1997. He got shelled for four goals on 14 shots and was yanked after one period. At 20 years old, that could have been his only chance as he faded away along with ... |
Ovechkin gives Capitals 'emotional lift' in returnMONTREAL — Alex Ovechkin took just one shot on goal and played a shade under 20 minutes. It wasn't the magnificent, light-up-Bell Centre sort of comeback that some in Montreal may have scripted, but the Washington Capitals' captain emerged from his three-game suspension thrilled to be back on the ... |
Devils F Elias fined by the NHLNEW YORK (AP) - New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for boarding Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Blunden during a 5-3 win on Thursday. The incident occurred at 18:54 of the first period. A minor penalty for boarding was assessed ... |
Sittler marvels over Gagner's 'magical' nightTORONTO (AP) - Darryl Sittler knows exactly how Sam Gagner felt. "Everything falls into place," he said. "Every shot you take pretty well goes in or you make a pass and the guy completes it. It's magical those types of nights. They don't happen very often." Gagner finished with eight points _ ... |
Outdoors
Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong doping probe with no chargesLOS ANGELES — The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the world's most famous cyclist and his teammates joined in a doping ... |
Gene Mueller's Fishing ReportAlthough local meteorologists say that January 2012 and the beginning of February aren't even close when it comes to warm winter month records, every fisherman in the Washington area wouldn't mind if things stayed that way at least until April arrives. Not only did we humans celebrate the balmy weather, ... |
Gene Mueller's Fishing ReportAlthough the close-in Atlantic Ocean in Virginia and North Carolina continues to deliver great catches of tunas and striped bass, this also is a good time to think of planning outings to the Tarheel State's surf and inlet waters that are not far from the Virginia border. The North Carolina ... |
Gene Mueller's Fishing ReportWhen Lake Gaston, Va., resident Marty Magone visits the tidal Potomac River just south of Washington, it generally is to be with old friends, the river's largemouth bass simply being pleasant interruptions between story telling and keeping up with the latest news. Magone, a strapping former Marine and Prince George's ... |
Soccer
Egypt soccer federation president, board resignCAIRO (AP) - The president of Egypt's soccer federation and his board of directors resigned Saturday, having already been fired by the country's prime minister following the riot at a game that left more than 70 dead. Egyptian Football Association Samir Zaher also was reportedly banned from leaving Egypt pending an ... |
Terry removed as England captain, can still playLONDON (AP) - John Terry was removed as England's soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship. The English Football Association said Terry will be stripped of his captaincy "until the allegations against ... |
Blatter asks Egypt to provide reasons for violenceZURICH (AP) - FIFA President Sepp Blatter asked the Egyptian Football Association on Thursday for details on the causes of the stadium riot that killed at least 74 fans. In the deadliest soccer violence since 1996, fans were crushed to death while others were fatally stabbed or suffocated in a stampede ... |
Blatter warns about abuse of soccerLONDON (AP) - Warning that soccer must not be "abused by those who mean evil," FIFA President Sepp Blatter demanded detailed reasons from the Egyptian federation Thursday for the stadium riot that killed at least 74 people. Blatter called for action to prevent a repeat of the post-match violence in a ... |
Tennis
Sharapova leads Russia against Spain in Fed CupMOSCOW (AP) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova will play Silvia Soler-Espinosa in the opening singles match Saturday when Russia hosts Spain in the first round of the Fed Cup. Two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova will face Carla Suarez Navarro in the second match. "I'm satisfied with the draw," Sharapova ... |
Roddick says he's on track for return at San JoseAndy Roddick remains on track to return at the SAP Open in San Jose, even though he says he hasn't hit a tennis ball since hurting his right hamstring in the second round of the Australian Open. Roddick said on a conference call Thursday that an MRI exam showed a partial ... |
Venus Williams excited to play againWORCESTER, MASS. (AP) - Recovery never comes fast enough for Venus Williams. The latest has been especially slow for Williams, who plans to return this weekend in the Fed Cup matches against Belarus after a five-month layoff caused by Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. Williams ... |
Gil ousts Andujar 6-2, 6-1 at Vina Del MarVINA DEL MAR, CHILE (AP) - Frederico Gil of Portugal upset fourth-seeded Pablo Andujar of Spain 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of the Vina del Mar VTR Open on Wednesday. Gil advanced to a quarterfinal match against France's Jeremy Chardy, who beat Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 7-5, 6-2 in the ... |