http://www.prosportsnow.com Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:07:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wagner's absence felt in defeatMLB.com -5 hours agoBy Marty Noble / MLB.com NEW YORK -- One night after the death of Jerome Holtzman, the baseball writer instrumental in defining the save and advocating its inclusion as an official statistic, the Mets defined the save opportunity not converted.Phillies stun Mets in ninthBoston ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/wagners-absence-felt-in-defeat-mlbcom/ Washington PostJames' ankle sprain the latest injury for US teamWashington Post -4 hours agoBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP LAS VEGAS -- LeBron James limped from the trainer's table to a nearby folding chair, careful not to put any pressure on his sprained right ankle.LeBron suffers sprained ankleThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.comAs LeBron’s ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/james-ankle-sprain-the-latest-injury-for-us-team-washington-post/ Washington PostHannahan's 3-run homer helps A's end 6-game skidSan Jose Mercury News -3 hours agoBy Joe Stiglich ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jack Hannahan's body of work against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andy Sonnanstine wasn't substantial, but it offered reason for optimism.Hannahan's blast buries RaysSarasota Herald-TribuneHannahan powers A's back into win column ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/hannahans-3-run-homer-helps-as-end-6-game-skid-san-jose-mercury-news/ WHDH-TVSox strong-arm Mariners againBoston Globe -4 hours agoThe way the Mariners are swinging, a 12-year-old from Daisuke's old Little League team from Tokyo will gladly skip Williamsport and the Little League World Series, where they're scheduled to represent Japan, to take his shot at Seattle.Red Sox remain on courseBoston Herald• Dice-K, ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/sox-strong-arm-mariners-again-boston-globe/ Washington PostBraves manage single hit in loss to MarlinsAtlanta Journal Constitution -1 hour agoBy DAVID O'BRIEN Miami - It has been a particularly awful stretch of road games for Braves hitters, who've been dominated by young and old pitchers, right-handers and lefties, Japanese and Americans.Braves one-hit by Marlins; Cubs punchless tooThe ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/braves-manage-single-hit-in-loss-to-marlins-atlanta-journal-constitution/ Kansas City StarBig 12 Media Days: Kansas still climbingTopeka Capital Journal -3 hours agoBy Tully Corcoran KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One part Johnny Bench, one part airport screener, three parts rust-belt roughneck, Mark Mangino lets nothing slip past him.Big 12 Media Day: KansasColorado Buffs InsiderJayhawks' Reesing measures up nicelySportingNews.comKansas City Star - ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/big-12-media-days-kansas-still-climbing-topeka-capital-journal/ Los Angeles TimesSparks' Candace Parker at center of late scuffleLos Angeles Times -4 hours agoJerry S. Mendoza / AP Detroit's Plenette Pierson, bottom left, and the Sparks' Candace Parker scuffle on the court as teammates rush to the scene Tuesday in Auburn Hill, Mich.Leslie, Parker involved in melee with ShockThe ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/sparks-candace-parker-at-center-of-late-scuffle-los-angeles-times/ CBC.caWarriors acquire point guardSan Jose Mercury News -3 hours agoBy Marcus Thompson II Losing free agent Baron Davis to the Los Angeles Clippers left the Warriors without a true point guard on the roster, a cause for concern because the expected starter, Monta Ellis, is inexperienced at the position.Nets Trade ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/warriors-acquire-point-guard-san-jose-mercury-news/ The Money TimesMolina's homers boost Zito in Giants' winSan Jose Mercury News -3 hours agoBy Andrew Baggarly Before Tuesday night's 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, Giants Manager Bruce Bochy revealed that he sat down with Omar Vizquel and told the 41-year-old shortstop that he would yield time to younger players ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/molinas-homers-boost-zito-in-giants-win-san-jose-mercury-news/ National PostReport: Goodell tells Packers to resolve Favre issueFOXSports.com -51 minutes agoby FOXSports.com Under orders from Roger Goodell to resolve their impasse with Brett Favre, the Green Bay Packers have begun making calls about their former franchise QB, according to online reports.As the Favre turns: Latest twist has NFL visiting ... http://www.prosportsnow.com/2008/07/23/report-goodell-tells-packers-to-resolve-favre-issue-foxsportscom/