 The Gazette (Montreal) |
Phillies lose close one to Cubs - in more ways than one
Philadelphia Daily News - By DAVID MURPHY CHICAGO - The most talked about play in Philadelphia this morning will likely be the same play that was the most talked about play in the Phillies' clubhouse yesterday evening. Alfonso Soriano helps Cubs improve majors' best record After Close Call at First, Cubs Beat Phillies for Seventh Win in a Row |
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 SLAM! Sports |
Numbers adding up for Angels
Los Angeles Times - Kevork Djansezian / AP The Angels' Garret Anderson, center, is congratulated at home plate by Mark Teixeira, left, as Chone Figgins looks on after Anderson hit a two-run home run off Texas' Dustin Nippert during the sixth inning Friday night at Angel … Santana, Angels edge Rangers Anderson's homer backs Santana |
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 Canoe.ca |
Probation no big deal for Busch and Edwards
USA Today - By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY FONTANA, Calif. - Jimmie Johnson isn't so familiar with being invited for a stern chat with NASCAR president Mike Helton, vice president of competition Robin Pemberton and Sprint Cup director John Darby inside the plush confines … Riding with Kurt: Leaving Bristol behind Notebook: Kyle Busch says Edwards was wrong to bump |
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Diamondbacks extend NL West lead with win over Dodgers
Sports Network - Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Stephen Drew, Conor Jackson and Adam Dunn each knocked in two runs en route to helping the Arizona Diamondbacks extend their lead in the NL West with an 9-3 win over the suddenly struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. Reeling Dodgers lose eighth straight game, falling 9-3 to Diamondbacks Diamondbacks 9, Dodgers 3: Doug Davis Deftly Dodges Dodger Disaster |
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 Ottawa Citizen |
Weir Storms Out to Early Lead at Deutsche Bank
New York Times - Mike Weir of Canada shot a 10-under 61 in the first round at the TPC Boston, matching Vijay Singh’s course record, set in 2006. By LARRY DORMAN NORTON, Mass. Seeing red Weir seizes lead with career-low 61 |
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 National Post |
Beckett aces all his tests
Boston Globe - By Michael Vega Red Sox manager Terry Francona yesterday allayed concerns about Josh Beckett's right elbow inflammation when he used the word "awesome" to describe the results of the pitcher's examination by Dr. Bosox's Beckett on DL; may return Friday Josh Beckett’s elbow OK: Scheduled to return Sept. 5 |
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 TSN.ca |
Blank? Check
Boston Globe - By Michael Vega Judging from all the banged-up bodies they brought home from their nine-game swing through Baltimore, Toronto, and New York, you would have expected the Red Sox to come staggering into Fenway Park last night led by a battered fife and … Daisuke Matsuzaka shuts down White Sox Dice-K, Boston bats give Red Sox win over Chicago |
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 New York Times |
• Who's No. 1? Open Title Will Help Provide an Answer
Washington Post - By Marc Carig FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY, Aug. 29 — At the start of the US Open, six women entered the tournament with a chance to emerge with the No. In Scramble for Top Spot, Kuznetsova Is Latest to Fall Jankovic, Dementieva advance; Kuznetsova ousted at US Open |
 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Andy Roddick celebrates birthday with Open win over Ernests Gulbis
New York Daily News - BY WAYNE COFFEY Andy Roddick began his night smashing rackets, and ended it by pumping fists. The emotional turnabout was achieved with a stirring second-round comeback at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the late-night revelers witnessed an after-hour … Roddick overcomes disastrous start to get by Gulbis Roddick battles back to reach third round |
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 New York Daily News |
Beltran's Slam Lifts Mets Vs Marlins; Leads NL East
AHN - Miami, FL (AHN) - Carlos Beltran blasted a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning off Kevin Gregg, lifting the New York Mets past the Florida Marlins 5-4 Friday night. Beltran's grand slam gives Mets comeback win METS 5, MARLINS 4: Beltran's grand finish |
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