Padres 6, Dodgers 0

Padres 6, Dodgers 0

San Diego

Los Angeles

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Ervin Santana throws 5-hit shutout, Angels slow Rangers’ AL West title chase

Angels’ Santana shuts out Rangers 2-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ervin Santana allowed five hits while earning his career-best 17th victory, and the Los Angeles Angels again slowed the Texas Rangers’ march to the AL West title with a 2-0 win Tuesday night.

Hank Conger and Hideki Matsui scored after early extra-base hits for the Angels, who have … Read more >>.

Eagles cpach Andy Reid flip-flops, naming Michael Vick his starting QB over Kevin Kolb

Flip-flop: Reid taps Vick as Eagles’ starting QB

PHILADELPHIA – Michael Vick earned himself a starting job by being – of all things – a pocket passer.
Vick will take over as the Philadelphia Eagles’ No. 1 quarterback, coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, a day after he announced he would go back to Kevin Kolb.
“When someone is … Read : Eagles cpach Andy Reid flip-flops, naming Michael Vick his starting QB over Kevin Kolb.

Murray no closer to appointing new coach ahead of ATP world tour

LONDON – British No.1 Andy Murray, who sacked his coach in July, has said that he is no closer to appointing a new coach ahead of his return to ATP World Tour action next month.

He had hoped to find a successor to Miles Maclagan before the China Open …. Source article  : Murray no closer to appointing new coach ahead of ATP world tour.

England threatens to take legal action against PCB chief Butt

LONDON – The England and Wales Cricket Board has threatened to take legal action against Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt unless he apologises for accusing England of losing a game.

Butt said he had heard from bookmakers that England had been paid to lose Friday’s third one-day …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mancini asks sulking Man City stars to stop complaining

LONDON – Fed up with members of his expensively-assembled Manchester City squad, boss Robert Mancini has asked his sulking stars to stop complaining and concentrate on winning a trophy for the club.

Mancini said: “It’s important that we start to change … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mancini asks sulking Man City stars to stop complaining.

“Only people who are guilty of allegations feel pressure”: Afridi

Karachi 22 Sept (ANI) : Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi has said that his team is not under any pressure, as only “guilty” people feel the pressure if allegations are levelled …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : “Only people who are guilty of allegations feel pressure”: Afridi.

Trott’s clash with Riaz can bolster England ahead of Ashes: Bell

SYDNEY – England batsman Ian Bell believes that fellow player Jonathan Trott’s clash with Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz will help forge the kind of spirit the Three Lions need to sustain them during the Ashes series.

Trott and Riaz had an altercation minutes before the fourth … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Trott’s clash with Riaz can bolster England ahead of Ashes: Bell.

ICC’s anti-corruption unit probing Oz-Pak match fixing suspect

LONDON – The International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit is investigating calls allegedly made by a Pakistani suspect, whose name is being withheld for now, to fix a Test match between Pakistan and Australia in the United Kingdom.

The call was made …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kyle Turris has 2 points during Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Ducks in exhibition opener

Coyotes beat Ducks 4-1 in exhibition opener

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Kyle Turris had a goal and an assist during the Coyotes’ four-goal second period, and Phoenix beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 Tuesday night in both clubs’ preseason opener.
Andrew Ebbett, Brett MacLean and Viktor Tikhonov also scored for Phoenix, which took 40 shots and forced the Ducks … Read : Kyle Turris has 2 points during Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Ducks in exhibition opener.

Twins clinch! Minnesota scores 4 in 8th to beat Indians 6-4, wraps up 6th AL Central title

Twins beat Indians, clinch AL Central
MINNEAPOLIS – No need for a 163rd game in the AL Central division this year.

The Minnesota Twins have this baby wrapped up with plenty of time to spare.
Denard Span’s RBI-single highlighted a four-run eighth inning to rally the Twins to a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
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With win over Indians and White Sox loss in Oakland, Twins clinch 6th AL Central title

Twins clinch 6th division title in 9 years

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central division title on Tuesday night with a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Indians and a loss by the Chicago White Sox in Oakland.
The Twins scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to rally from a … Read : With win over Indians and White Sox loss in Oakland, Twins clinch 6th AL Central title.

Cahill wins 17th as Oakland hands Chicago eighth straight loss

A’s pound Buehrle, White Sox 7-2
OAKLAND, Calif. – Trevor Cahill pitched eight solid innings for his team-leading 17th win and the Oakland Athletics beat Chicago 7-2 on Tuesday night, sending the White Sox to their eighth consecutive loss and handing the AL Central title to the Minnesota Twins.

Kurt Suzuki and Cliff Pennington drove in two … Read : Cahill wins 17th as Oakland hands Chicago eighth straight loss.

New Zealand Cricket rubbishes reports over withdrawal of invitation to Pak

WELLINGTON – New Zealand Cricket boss Justin Vaughan has termed as “absolutely incorrect” a report claiming that his organisation was considering withdrawing its invitation for Pakistan to tour this summer over allegations of match fixing.

“We’ve got a tour scheduled …. Read the original article  : New Zealand Cricket rubbishes reports over withdrawal of invitation to Pak.

Gibbs likely to play domestic cricket in Australia

SYDNEY – South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has said that he could play domestic cricket in Australia this season, and added that he is in talks with Queensland to turn out in the Twenty20 Big Bash.

Gibbs has quit first-class cricket and is looking to keep playing as … Read more >>.

Clayton Richard pitches 1st career shutout, Padres defeat Dodgers 6-0

Padres beat Dodgers 6-0 behind Richard
LOS ANGELES – Clayton Richard pitched his first shutout and complete game, Ryan Ludwick drove in four runs and the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0 on Tuesday night to remain a half-game behind the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants.

The Giants’ 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Clayton Richard pitches 1st career shutout, Padres defeat Dodgers 6-0.

Commonwealth Games Woes Continue Unabated

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games are in full swing; yet the Delhi government as well as the organizers are being haunted by shoddy maintenance and poor infrastructure. The latest incident that has left the government red faced is the collapse of a footbridge near the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium … Original article on : Commonwealth Games Woes Continue Unabated.

Jones, Walker score 31 seconds apart as Avalanche spoil Halak’s preseason debut with Blues

Colorado spoils Halak’s preseason debut with Blues

ST. LOUIS – David Jones and Luke Walker scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
The loss spoiled the Blues debut of goalie Jaroslav … Read more >>.

Yankees 8, Rays 3

Yankees 8, Rays 3

Tampa Bay

New York

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Zobrist 2b …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Yankees 8, Rays 3.

Boycott of Delhi CW Games may have serious implications for Glasgow in 2014

LONDON – The cancellation of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games or a partial boycott by some countries would have serious implications for Glasgow, the next host city, according to a top Scottish newspaper.

The partial boycott of Delhi Games … Read more >>>.