Little League World Series 2015: TV schedule, times
Phillies trade Chase Utley to Dodgers (Yahoo Sports)
Chase Utley is reuniting with Jimmy Rollins in Hollywood. The Philadelphia Phillies traded the six-time All-Star second baseman to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for Triple-A outfielder Darnell Sweeney and Single-A right-hander John Richy. Utley didn’t play in the Phillies’ 7-4 win over Toronto, but got a standing ovation afterward and he tipped his cap to the crowd.
Former Morehead State hooper finds new passion in Oz
Eli Manning not looking to be the NFL's top paid quarterback (Yahoo Sports)
Eli Manning didn’t ask the New York Giants to make him the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback. A perplexed and slightly miffed Manning on Wednesday shot down a report that he wants to be the league’s top-paid quarterback, insisting that was not the goal in contract talks. ”Never been said, never come out of my mouth,” Manning said Wednesday.
Strasburg pitches 7 strong as Nationals beat Rockies, 4-1 (Yahoo Sports)
Stephen Strasburg kept the Washington Nationals in the game until Jayson Werth delivered a clutch hit. Strasburg pitched seven strong innings, Werth hit a tiebreaking triple in the eighth and the Nationals rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Wednesday night. Strasburg (7-6) allowed just two hits, struck out five and didn’t walk a batter in his third straight solid start after coming off the disabled list.
Molina's homer pushes Cardinals past Giants 4-3 (Yahoo Sports)
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny guessed right batting Yadier Molina cleanup for the first time all season. Molina capped an impressive game with his 100th career homer in the bottom of the eighth that snapped a tie in a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. ”Good timing,” Molina said, encapsulating the day.
Urrutia HR in 9th inning gives Orioles 5-4 win over Mets (Yahoo Sports)
Urrutia broke a ninth-inning tie with a drive into the seats in left field, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a nine-game losing streak against the New York Mets with a 5-4 victory Wednesday night. Jonathan Schoop and Adam Jones also homered for the Orioles, who hadn’t defeated the Mets since June 18, 2009. Baltimore rallied from 3-1 and 4-3 deficits before Urrutia led off the ninth against Carlos Torres (4-5).
Embiid's debut put on hold for another year
Joel Embiid, who was the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA entry draft, will miss a second straight season after undergoing more foot surgery, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 21-year-old Cameroon native underwent a bone graft and had two screws replaced in his right foot, general manager Sam Hinkie said. The 2.13 meter (7-foot) Embiid also had surgery on the same foot a year ago that sidelined him for
Strasburg climbs all over Rockies as Nats rally for win
(The Sports Xchange) – Washington right-hander Stephen Strasburg smothered the Colorado hitters once more and Jayson Werth broke a tie with a two-run triple in the eighth inning as the Nationals beat the Rockies 4-1 on Wednesday. Both teams scored on wild pitches and the Nationals tallied all their runs with two outs as they won back-to-back games for the first time since July 30 with the victory over a
Anderson: We were awful
Huddersfield coach Paul Anderson was furious with his side after they drew 22-22 with Catalans Dragons at St James’ Park on Magic Weekend.
Xavi: Messi goal scandalous
Barcelona’s Copa Del Rey final win may have been Xavi’s last match at the Nou Camp, but after the game it was Lionel Messi’s wonder goal which was at the forefront of the captain’s mind.
Anderson: We were awful
Huddersfield coach Paul Anderson was furious with his side after they drew 22-22 with Catalans Dragons at St James’ Park on Magic Weekend.
Xavi: Messi goal scandalous
Barcelona’s Copa Del Rey final win may have been Xavi’s last match at the Nou Camp, but after the game it was Lionel Messi’s wonder goal which was at the forefront of the captain’s mind.
Giro d'Italia 2015 awards
The Giro d’Italia is over and Alberto Contador has been crowned winner, but the Spaniard was not the only impressive rider on show.
Giro d'Italia 2015 awards
The Giro d’Italia is over and Alberto Contador has been crowned winner, but the Spaniard was not the only impressive rider on show.
Galway force Dublin replay
Dublin and Galway will have to replay their Leinster hurling quarter-final next Saturday after Aidan Harte’s late score levelled the scores at Croke Park.
Giants salvage dramatic draw
Danny Brough held his nerve and kicked a superb touch-line conversion to salvage a dramatic 22-22 draw for Huddersfield against Catalans Dragons at St James’ Park.
Derby momentum grows for Gleneagles
Gleneagles has seemingly moved a tentative step closer towards running in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday.
Raiders strike out at Dusseldorf
British and Irish raiders were out of luck as Full Rose swooped late to land the German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf for trainer Andreas Wohler.
