EuroBasket, Italy v Sweden, Monday, September 09, 2013 11:45 am ET

DAY 7: Men’s Basketball in Italy – Penn Athletics
DAY 7: Men's Basketball in ItalyIt was another busy day for the Penn men's basketball contingent on Wednesday, including the final game of our trip which was another solid victory for the Quakers, 72-41 over Roma Stella Azzurra, a second-division Italian professional team. Before our … Read more

Nate Watkins basketball blog, Part III: Italy caps memorable trip – The Tennessean (blog)
Nate Watkins basketball blog, Part III: Italy caps memorable tripWell, after visiting Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Nafpaktos, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Vatican, and Rome, the team is returning to Nashville. After spending the night on the ferry, we arrived in Bari on Friday morning. We got on the bus and went to visit the … Read more

DAY 6: Men’s Basketball in Italy – Penn Athletics
DAY 6: Men's Basketball in ItalyThe Quakers played their second game today, and while it was a much more competitive game than we saw a few days ago, they had little trouble dispatching their opponent. This time it was a military team from the US Naval Base outside of Naples, Italy. Read more

#68 Davidson Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111 – The Sports Bank
The Sports Bank #68 Davidson Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111Welcome to The Sports Bank's fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big … Read more

Ejiofor: Award hype is ‘just gravy’ – Irish Independent
Ejiofor: Award hype is 'just gravy'Lamar Odom's drug addiction spiralled after 'wild summer'. The basketball player and Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been plagued by drug rumours over the last few weeks, with claims he is either addicted to cocaine or Oxycontin and Ambien … Read more

Former standout women’s basketball guard begins pro career in Sweden – N.C. State University Technician Online
Former standout women's basketball guard begins pro career in SwedenThe Lincoln, Neb., native signed with Mark Basket in the Damligan Women's Basketball League of Sweden in June after graduating with a 4.0 grade point average in May. “This is one of the final steps that I can take,” Kastanek said. “I'm playing … Read more

MLB, Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, September 08, 2013 3:35 pm ET

Texas Rangers will drop lefty Robbie Ross from key situations against left … – Dallas Morning News (blog)
Texas Rangers will drop lefty Robbie Ross from key situations against left …ANAHEIM, Calif. – In the wake of another troublesome outing against left-handed hitters for lefty reliever Robbie Ross, manager Ron Washington said the Rangers will curtail their use of him in those situations for the foreseeable future. Ross allowed … Read more

Mark Trumbo, CJ Wilson lead surging Angels past Rangers – ESPN
Mark Trumbo, CJ Wilson lead surging Angels past RangersTags: MLB, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Trumbo, Elvis Andrus. ANAHEIM, Calif. — C.J. Wilson has been the Los Angeles Angels' best starter this season and a model of durability in his two years since leaving the Texas Rangers. He still hadn … Read more

Matchup: Matt Garza vs. CJ Wilson – ESPN (blog)
Matchup: Matt Garza vs. CJ WilsonThe Rangers open a three-game series Friday night in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels with right-hander Matt Garza on the mound facing former Rangers lefty C.J. Wilson. First pitch is at 9:05 p.m. on TXA21 and ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM and Deportes … Read more

Trumbo, Wilson Lead LA Angels Past Texas 6-5 – ABC News
Bleacher Report Trumbo, Wilson Lead LA Angels Past Texas 6-5Mark Trumbo hit a three-run homer and C.J. Wilson pitched into the seventh inning to beat the Texas Rangers for the first time, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-5 victory on Friday night. Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun had RBI singles during a five … Read more

Angels Flight funicular car in LA derails; no injuries reported – Los Angeles Times
The San Luis Obispo Tribune Angels Flight funicular car in LA derails; no injuries reportedInspectors for the California Public Utilities Commission discovered wheel flange damage during a routine inspection of the Los Angeles landmark. The flanges hold the cars' wheels on the rails, the agency said in a statement. ALSO: Angels Flight … Read more

Forget the Angels — LA should take back all of The OC: Ralph Shaffer – Los Angeles Daily News
Orange County Breeze Forget the Angels — LA should take back all of The OC: Ralph ShafferNow that the Anaheim City Council seems ready to drop that “of Anaheim” appendage from the name of the Angels baseball team, the next move may be for L.A. to retake all of Orange County. We made a mistake in 1889 when we let you South County folks … Read more

KHL, Sibir Novosibirsk v Admiral Vladivostok, Monday, September 09, 2013 8:00 am ET

KHL: Admiral Takes Debut Win over Amur – R-Sport
R-Sport KHL: Admiral Takes Debut Win over AmurAdmiral will continue its seven-match road trip in Novosibirsk on Monday, facing local team Sibir, while Amur will travel to Novokuznetsk to play against Metallurg on the same day. Admiral is starting the season with road games because its arena is not … Read more

Sibirille voitto voittomaalikilpailun kautta – Jatkoaika
Jatkoaika Sibirille voitto voittomaalikilpailun kauttaYksi illan pirteimmistä koostumuksista oli HPK:n kakkosketju, jossa hyökkäsivät Juha Kiilholma laidoillaan Tuomas Vänttinen ja Teemu Rautiainen. Vänttinen veikin kotijoukkueen johtoon ottelun avauserässä. Sibir-puolustus lahjoitti kiekon Rautiaiselle … Read more

Disappointing start for Dinamo Minsk in Riga – News of Belarus
Disappointing start for Dinamo Minsk in RigaDinamo Minsk are back in action on Sunday, 8 September, when they host CSKA Moscow at Minsk Arena. In other two matches on 5 September Metallurg Novokuznetsk beat Sibir Novosibirsk 3-2, Spartak Moscow blanked Atlant Moscow Region 2-0. Read more

Preparing for maiden voyage – IIHF
IIHF Preparing for maiden voyageVLADIVOSTOK, Russia – Vladivostok's Admiral is ready to launch its first landing party – and the club's fans are confident that it will be an invasion like Khabarovsk has never seen before. On 6th September the KHL newcomer plays its first game at … Read more

KHL: Admiral Takes Debut Win over Amur – R-Sport
R-Sport KHL: Admiral Takes Debut Win over AmurMOSCOW, September 6 (R-Sport) – In its KHL debut, expansion team Admiral Vladivostok achieved a 4-3 shootout win on the road at neighbor Amur Khabarovsk on Friday. Admiral, founded in May with NHL legend Alexander Mogilny as club president, … Read more

Admiral Vladivostok – Jortikka ja sarjan huonoin puolustus – Jatkoaika
Jatkoaika Admiral Vladivostok – Jortikka ja sarjan huonoin puolustusAdmiral Vladivostok on KHL-liigan toinen laajennusjoukkue Zagrebin ohella. Tosin Admiral Vladivostok on ainoa uusi, tyhjästä luotu seura. Joukkue on koottu eri tavalla kuin kroatialaisseura, sillä Admiralille järjestettiin laajennusdrafti, jossa se sai … Read more

MLB, Chi White Sox v Baltimore, Sunday, September 08, 2013 1:35 pm ET

Orioles Homer Past White Sox – ESPN
Orioles Homer Past White SoxThe Orioles hit three home runs in a 3-1 win over the White Sox.Tags: Adam Jones. A lackluster road trip didn't help the Baltimore Orioles' playoff hopes but a visit from the scuffling Chicago White Sox might. The Orioles will try to keep the White Sox … Read more

Chris Davis hits 48th home run as Baltimore Orioles continue Chicago White Sox … – FanSided
FanSided Chris Davis hits 48th home run as Baltimore Orioles continue Chicago White Sox …Sep 4, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (10) throws to third base as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA … Read more

Adam Dunn mulling retirement – ESPN
Rant Sports Adam Dunn mulling retirementAdam Dunn told Fox Sports that he will consider retiring this offseason despite the fact that the Chicago White Sox slugger is under contract for million in 2014. Dunn, 33, has 30 home runs this season despite a .228 batting average and has 436 … Read more

Ubaldo Jimenez impressive; Indians survive shaky ninth – ESPN
Washington Post Ubaldo Jimenez impressive; Indians survive shaky ninthThe Indians cruised into the ninth inning with what seemed a comfortable lead Tuesday night, but had to hang on for a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Ubaldo Jimenez pitched six shutout innings while Yan Gomes and Asdrubal Cabrera drove in two … Read more

White Sox-Orioles Preview – ESPN
FanSided White Sox-Orioles PreviewThe Baltimore Orioles were struggling and in danger of dropping out of the wild-card race. Then the reeling Chicago White Sox came to town. With their power surge showing no signs of slowing down, the Orioles seek their first three-game win streak in a … Read more

Orioles Homer Past White Sox – ESPN
Orioles Homer Past White SoxBaltimore (73-65) finished 3-6 on its trip after losing its final two games against fellow AL wild card contender Cleveland. Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in Wednesday's finale but the Orioles couldn't overcome an early four-run deficit in a 6-4 … Read more

MLB, Milwaukee – Chi Cubs, Sunday, September 08, 2013 2:20 pm ET

BREWERS: Cubs beat Milwaukee in series opener – Portage Daily Register
BREWERS: Cubs beat Milwaukee in series openerLake hits grand slam, Cubs beat Brewers 8-5. » Chicago Cubs' Junior Lake rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles). Read more

Milwaukee Brewers’ Scooter Gennett Hoping to Finish Season on High Note – Rant Sports
Rant Sports Milwaukee Brewers' Scooter Gennett Hoping to Finish Season on High NoteMilwaukee Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett certainly has the look of someone who is enjoying his first season in the big leagues. There is no question that Gennett is taking advantage of the great opportunity that has presented itself in 2013. Read more

Brewers fall to Cubs’ home run power – Newsradio 620
Brewers fall to Cubs' home run powerMIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the ninth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK … Read more

Bullpen backs Tom Koehler as Marlins top Cubs – ESPN
San Francisco Chronicle Bullpen backs Tom Koehler as Marlins top CubsAfter watching Miami put up three runs in the fifth inning Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs, Redmond was concerned when Koehler gave up a leadoff homer and then loaded the bases. Redmond didn't want to watch a repeat performance of what … Read more

Lake grand slam helps Cubs to 8-5 victory – Chicago Tribune
Washington Post Lake grand slam helps Cubs to 8-5 victoryIncremental progress for the Cubs at this stage of an otherwise lost season is measured by tangible improvement from the young players and stability from the veterans. Climbing out of the National League Central basement along the way wouldn't be a bad … Read more

Baez: Franchise player in making – Chicago Tribune
ChicagoNow Baez: Franchise player in makingSo much can go wrong. Can't-miss guys miss all the time. But suspend your skepticism, excuse some rough edges and Javier Baez's ascending arc screams what Cubs fans have been saying forever — wait till next year. He is what baseball fans dream about … Read more

WTA Quebec City, Polona Hercog v Kirsten Flipkens, Monday, September 09, 2013 10:00 am ET

US Open Day 8: Key matches, TV schedule – USA TODAY
US Open Day 8: Key matches, TV schedulePolona Hercog (SLO) / Lisa Raymond (USA) vs. Andrea Hlavackova (CZE) [5] / Lucie Hradecka (CZE) [5]. Not Before: 2 p.m.. Men's Doubles – Round 3. Treat Huey (PHI) [16] / Dominic Inglot (GBR) [16] vs. Marcel Granollers (ESP) [3] / Marc Lopez (ESP) [3]. Read more

Raymond continuing longevity through doubles – The Times of Trenton – NJ.com
Raymond continuing longevity through doublesLisa Raymond, who believes it is her 25th straight U.S. Open, lost the first set, 7-5, with partner Polona Hercog, the lone woman in the draw from Slovenia, won the second 6-4, and got behind 0-3 and 1-5 in the third set. No problem. The first-time duo … Read more

US Open Results – Sacramento Bee
US Open ResultsPolona Hercog, Slovenia, and Lisa Raymond, United States, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Gerardo Lopez Villasenor, Mexico, def. Bradley Mousley, Australia, 6-4, 6-2. Maxime Janvier, France, def. Gabriel Vellinho Hocevar, Brazil, 6-1, 6-2. Alexander Zverev (1), Germany … Read more

Kirsten Flipkens ook out in dubbelspel – Het Nieuwsblad
Het Nieuwsblad Kirsten Flipkens ook out in dubbelspelKirsten Flipkens is er vrijdag in New York niet in geslaagd zich voor de achtste finales van het dubbelspel te plaatsen op het US Open. In de tweede ronde moest de 27-jarige Antwerpse aan de zijde van de Tsjechische Petra Cetkovska met 6-3 en 6-4 de … Read more

In The News: – New York Post
In The News:A colorfully-dressed (and coiffed) Venus Williams serves to Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens on the opening day of the US Open in Queens. AP. A true hero! Tadahiro Kanemasu, who calls himself the Carry-Your-Pram-Ranger, carries a woman's shopping cart down … Read more

Serena Williams thrashes Kirsten Flipkens in Rogers Cup – BBC Sport
BBC Sport Serena Williams thrashes Kirsten Flipkens in Rogers CupSerena Williams thrashes Kirsten Flipkens in Rogers Cup. Serena Williams dropped only three games against Kirsten Flipkens as she reached the last eight of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. The world number one thrashed the Belgian 13th seed 6-0 6-3, and will … Read more

EuroBasket, Great Britain vs Ukraine, Monday, September 09, 2013 8:30 am ET

Joe Prunty takes the lead for Britain – ESPN
ESPN Joe Prunty takes the lead for BritainThis is a great honor. So it wasn't so much a strategic thing. British Basketball came to me and said, 'Do you want to go through an interview process and see how it works out?'” It was a lengthy procedure, conducted jointly by a recruitment agency and … Read more

EuroBasket 2013: Great Britain fight back to beat Israel in opener – BBC News
BBC News EuroBasket 2013: Great Britain fight back to beat Israel in openerGreat Britain overturned a nine-point deficit late in the game to beat Israel 75-71 in overtime in their opening game of the EuroBasket in Slovenia. Israel led 66-57 with less than three minutes remaining but Andrew Lawrence's free throw levelled the … Read more

Nick Butler: Great Britain’s basketball team get the “box that rocks” rocking … – Insidethegames.biz (blog)
Nick Butler: Great Britain's basketball team get the “box that rocks” rocking …Nick Butler Olympic Stadium 2 July 24 2013 I must admit that I was very excited to return to the Copper Box. It was the venue for my first Olympic experience last summer when I watched – blissfully ignorant but captivated nonetheless – as Britain's … Read more

Live-Stream Basketball-EM Deutschland – Ukraine bei der EuroBasket 2013 – sportal.de
Giga.de Live-Stream Basketball-EM Deutschland – Ukraine bei der EuroBasket 2013Nach dem furiosen Auftakt gegen Frankreich steht Deutschland gegen die Ukraine bei der Basketball-EM erstmals ein wenig unter Druck. Für die DBB-Auswahl ist es ein Schlüsselspiel auf dem Weg in die Zwischenrunde der EuroBasket 2012. sportal.de ist … Read more

Ukraine bleibt das Überraschungsteam – derStandard.at
Ukraine bleibt das ÜberraschungsteamDie Ukraine bleibt das Überraschungsteam der Herren-Basketball-Europameisterschaft (EuroBasket) 2013 in Slowenien. Nach dem dritten Sieg im dritten Spiel – 88:83 gegen Deutschland am Freitag – darf Österreichs Qualifikationsgegner aus dem … Read more

Lithuania, Bosnia win at basketball Euros – Houston Chronicle
Lithuania, Bosnia win at basketball EurosAlso, Ukraine beat Germany 88-83 to all but book a place in the second round with its third victory in three games, while Belgium beat Britain 76-71 in a later Group A game in Ljubljana. In Jesenice, Nihad Djedovic sank a pair of key free throws with … Read more

MLB, LA Dodgers vs Cincinnati, Sunday, September 08, 2013 8:05 pm ET

Clayton Kershaw receives honor – ESPN
San Francisco Chronicle Clayton Kershaw receives honorDENVER — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is being recognized for his work off the field. He's the winner of the 2013 Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his community work. Created by the Rotary Club of Denver in 1991, the Branch … Read more

Matt Kemp’s rehab halted by hammy – ESPN
FanSided Matt Kemp's rehab halted by hammy”We've got to move on, we've got to continue to play,” Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti told the “The Max & Marcellus Show” on ESPN LA 710. “We hope he gets better. In the meantime, they're not going to stop the season for us or give us a bye. Read more

Chris Capuano injures groin – ESPN
Chris Capuano injures groinFor more news, notes and analysis of the Dodgers, check out ESPN LA's Dodgers Report. Blog. Capuano pulled up after his 32nd pitch, then grabbed his ankle and stretched the left leg. After a visit from a trainer and manager Don Mattingly, he was … Read more

Reds Edge Dodgers – ESPN
FanSided Reds Edge DodgersVotto singled and hit a two-run homer on Friday night, leading Cincinnati to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that kept its momentum going in the NL Central race. The 2010 NL MVP has been having a tough time, watching his batting average fall … Read more

Reds lineup – Cincinnati.com (blog)
Reds lineupGuidelines: You share in the this community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the “X” in the upper … Read more

Big Red Machine’s ‘Great Eight’ reunites for first time – MLB.com
Big Red Machine's 'Great Eight' reunites for first timeCINCINNATI — Less than 24 hours after Brandon Phillips exited Thursday's win over the Cardinals with a contusion in his left quad, a relieved Dusty Baker put his second baseman back in the two-hole for Friday's series opener against the Dodgers. Read more

MLB, Arizona Diamondbacks – San Francisco Giants, Sunday, September 08, 2013 4:05 pm ET

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Heath Bell may not deserve all the blame he gets – azcentral.com
azcentral.com Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Heath Bell may not deserve all the blame he getsWhen Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers talks about the frustrations that arise from a bad bullpen, he likes to draw an analogy to going out to dinner. Everything could go great — the food delicious, the atmosphere perfect — but if it takes … Read more

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson says teams are pitching around … – Arizona Republic
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson says teams are pitching around …Notable: Corbin has turned in consecutive rough outings, first in Philadelphia (eight earned runs in 5 1/3 innings) and then against the Giants (five runs, five innings). If Corbin struggles again, the Diamondbacks might consider ways to get him rest … Read more

Arizona Diamondbacks Kevin Towers says blame for rocky season falls on ‘all of … – Arizona Republic
Arizona Republic Arizona Diamondbacks Kevin Towers says blame for rocky season falls on 'all of …Notable: Corbin has turned in consecutive rough outings, first in Philadelphia (eight earned runs in 5 1/3 innings) and then against the Giants (five runs, five innings). If Corbin struggles again, the Diamondbacks might consider ways to get him rest … Read more

San Francisco Giants beat San Diego Padres behind Pablo Sandoval’s three … – San Jose Mercury News
San Francisco Giants beat San Diego Padres behind Pablo Sandoval's three …SAN DIEGO — The Giants long ago lost any hope of repeating as World Series champions, but on a quiet afternoon at Petco Park, they did get the chance to relive a bit of October magic. Pablo Sandoval hit three of the Giants' six homers against the San … Read more

Giants’ Yusmeiro Petit throws near perfect game – New York Daily News
New York Daily News Giants' Yusmeiro Petit throws near perfect gameSAN FRANCISCO — Yusmeiro Petit almost got the perfect revenge against his former team. Petit lost his bid for a perfect game on Eric Chavez's two-out single in the ninth, and then recovered to retire the final batter in the San Francisco Giants' 3-0 … Read more

Recap: San Francisco vs. Arizona – Modesto Bee
Recap: San Francisco vs. ArizonaPetit didn't let it faze him, though, as he got A.J. Pollock to ground out to third to end the game and finish off the San Francisco Giants' 3-0 victory over Arizona. “I was never thinking of what was happening in the game,” said Petit through an … Read more

EuroBasket, Montenegro – Serbia, Monday, September 09, 2013 3:00 pm ET

2013 EuroBasket schedule: Defending champion Spain looks to ride momentum … – SB Nation
SB Nation 2013 EuroBasket schedule: Defending champion Spain looks to ride momentum …The first day at 2013 EuroBasket in Slovenia featured plenty of thrilling finishes, and day two is set up to be another great day of basketball. … But first, the day gets started at 8:20 a.m. ET with four games, including one between Montenegro and … Read more

EuroBasket 2013 schedule: 6 games on tap for light Friday schedule – SB Nation
SB Nation EuroBasket 2013 schedule: 6 games on tap for light Friday scheduleThe 5'10 guard grew up in America and played his college basketball at New Orleans, but has blossomed into a star on the international scene since becoming a naturalized citizen of Macedonia. Serbia … Ukraine (Group A) and Montenegro vs. Bosnia and … Read more

Morning Briefing: September 7, 2013 – Yakima Herald-Republic
Washington Post Morning Briefing: September 7, 2013Lithuania beat Baltic neighbor Latvia 67-59 at the European basketball championship. Bosnia-Herzegovina overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Montenegro 76-70 for its first victory. Ukraine beat Germany 88-83 to all but book a place in the second round, … Read more

W’s Nedovic leads Serbia past Lithuania in EuroBasket 2013 – Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
InSerbia News W's Nedovic leads Serbia past Lithuania in EuroBasket 2013Nedovic, 22, played a team-high 34 minutes for Serbia. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound point guard collected 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting, three assists, five rebounds, a steal and no turnovers. He connected on one of his three three-point attempts and three … Read more

Serbian PM congratulates basketball team on winning Euro silver – Xinhua
InSerbia News Serbian PM congratulates basketball team on winning Euro silverBELGRADE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic congratulated Monday the Serbian team on winning a silver at the European Basketball Championships for players under 16 years of age. “You have proved once more, that Serbia is a … Read more

Serbian national basketball team won “Belgrade Trophy” tournament – InSerbia News
InSerbia News Serbian national basketball team won “Belgrade Trophy” tournamentSerbian team dominated the entire match and controlled the game, but also the result. With very aggressive game and jump during the whole match, Serbia deservedly triumphed at the end. Serbian national basketball team will play a friendly match against … Read more