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Reid said explains he hopes retells Westbrook' s unselfishness is rewarded Tuesday when the results of the Pro Bowl voting are announced " I have a hard time believing anybody is doing it better than he' s doing it right now at the running back position " Reid said " He blocks, he catches, he runs He' s a valuable guy in a lot of areas. It would appear that, even if those stars continue to wait, potential steep declines in cap space and the fact that more teams will be straying into luxury- tax territory than anticipated would improve their current teams' ability to retain them next summer. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person is not authorized to release that information. Torre has the longest uninterrupted term among Yankees managers since Stengel from 1949- 60 " I think 1, 000 wins as a Yankee manager is pretty incredible considering the company you' re in " Torre said " A thousand is a lot of wins, especially when you signed a two- year contract back in' 96 The Yankee record book is a special place to be. The slugger rarely treks to road ballparks- as close as they are around here- during the exhibition season. Seattle went 0- 11 on its final road trip of the season, the third time in franchise history the Mariners have failed to win on a trip of at least 10 games The Mariners have lost 13 straight on the road. Louis Cardinals beat the Cubs 12- 6 on Friday, slowing their march toward a second straight division title.

Eaton gave up a leadoff single in the first inning to Getz, who stole second Eaton then struck out Fields, Carlos Quentin and Thome . Updated: July 11, 2008, 8: 03 PM ET Jennings hopes to sign overseas by Aug . Irvin suggested that Vick would fit in great as a Wildcat specialist for the New England Patriots, working under the watchful eye of coach Bill Belichick " For Michael Vick' s sake, he needs to be on a strong team with strong leadership ability- a Belichick team, a[ Bill] Parcells team " Irvin said, noting that Randy Moss hasn' t drawn many bad headlines since he began playing for Belichick . Damon didn' t play in Boston' s 6- 5 win in 11 innings over Toronto on Monday night . It' s been a big pitch so far " Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun thought Litsch maintained his stuff through all seven innings " The third time through the lineup they made some adjustments " Zaun said " The first hit was just a good hit and the second was just a good at- bat " When the club breaks camp, Litsch will stay behind in Florida and pitch against minor leaguers Monday. Hopefully, this is our low point and we don' t experience this again " All the festivities may have been a distraction for the Rockies, who have lost five straight. Roberson made only two field goals in 10 attempts in limited minutes in the preseason.

The Hawks called timeout and sulked off to the bench, looking every bit like a team headed for its sixth loss in seven games . The Mets' Carlos Beltran hit his fifth home run in three games and his 33rd of the season . In addition to his salary, he can earn$ 100, 000 in performance bonuses$ 25, 000 each for 400, 425, 450 and 475 plate appearances . Anderson spent a year in prison after refusing to testify before a grand jury that was investigating Bonds and the home run king' s use of performance- enhancing drugs . X- rays were negative and Guillen said Dye could play Monday at Kansas City. Deng had 19 points in the second half for the Bulls, who shot a season- high 59 7 percent Chicago has not lost to Toronto since Dec. Brown said the Bobcats expect injured forwards Adam Morrison and Sean May back next season and hope to sign center Emeka Okafor He said at No.

In 120 NHL contests, the Russian defenseman has two goals, seven assists and 117 penalty minutes . Dave Rayner, who has played with five teams in four NFL seasons, will get a shot to dethrone the incumbent Along with right tackle and No . Beckett went the distance on a two- hitter with 11 strikeouts to send the series back to Wrigley Field with Chicago leading three games to two " It' s playoff time " Marlins outfielder Jeff Conine said " Tensions are running high But he kept his composure . Game notes Aurilia started at third base for the Giants, his first action there this spring . McCarthy struck out Giambi to end the inning, and the White Sox made it 5- 2 in the bottom half on Brian Anderson' s two- out double and Podsednik' s second RBI single. Updated: October 21, 2008, 6: 13 PM ET Nats GM Bowden has surgery to remove cancerous growth on forehead Comment Email Print Share Associated Press WASHINGTON- Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden recently had surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his forehead. Staked to an early 3- 0 lead in his first career start, Broadway( 1- 1) fooled Kansas City hitters with a sharp breaking ball.

But Detroit couldn' t muster much else against the wily Hernandez and the relievers faltered behind starter Armando Galarraga( 2- 1, who gave up four runs- two earned- on six hits The Tigers bullpen entered the game with a 1 10 ERA and a . But they were already down 12- 0 less than 2 1/ 2 minutes into the game " They hit us on the mouth from the start and we didn' t do anything about it " Hawks guard Joe Johnson said " They established themselves defensively as well as offensively . After falling behind 59- 50, they fought back and took the lead for the first time, 75- 73, on Williams' three- point play with two minutes remaining . Morris, coming off consecutive 100- yard rushing games, had 10 carries for 14 yards . KISSIMMEE, Fla( AP- Tim Hudson is feeling more comfortable than he did in his first spring with the Atlanta Braves. Drew then singled to bring up Lowell, who hit a three- run homer, his seventh. Updated: May 11, 2006, 3: 27 PM ET Wallace, Bowen headline first team all- defensive team Email Print Share SportsTicker NEW YORK- There' s a good chance Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs guard Bruce Bowen will be facing off for the NBA championship next month On Thursday, they were named teammates.

Mike James finished with 16 points and six assists and Charlie Villanueva added 14 points and 10 rebounds Jose Calderon had 11 points and seven assists . Buffalo has ranked 25th or lower in each of the past six seasons in total offense " I' m looking forward to getting together with Trent, Lee and the guys and putting some points on the board " Owens said " That' s what I' ve done everywhere I' ve been, and it' s going to continue " Coach Dick Jauron has often complained about the Bills' lack of scoring punch, but this represents a serious change in philosophy for a team that in the past has tried to avoid taking on disruptive locker room personalities . Then again, if I need to run up somebody, I can turn into a solid . I was fighting( the flu, but I had fun " The longtime cleanup hitter batted third as the Giants' designated hitter against the Angels, and manager Bruce Bochy said Bonds probably will stay in that spot through the spring and beyond . Crosby also doubled twice and singled to match his career high with four hits and Swisher homered for the second straight game for the A' s, who have lost 10 of 11 to fall a season- worst six games under 500. I mean, they' re like big brother, little brother is the way Andy has described it to others. I know he' s just frustrated, but Gavin and I, we appreciate everything Ron has done for us.

Florida had eight players selected in the draft, including two in the first round Defensive end Jarvis Moss went No . However, he was banged up during that stint and has been slow to return . Franklin, in his first year on the 49ers' defensive line after years as a backup in Baltimore, has 36 tackles as a solid gap- plugger in San Francisco' s 3- 4 defensive fronts . We let the umpires take care of that " Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press . Though Jones is currently the only major- leaguer born in Curacao, 16 others were on minor- league rosters this past opening day " A lot of people don' t realize that we' ve got big- time baseball down there " Jones said " Little League baseball is huge. They' re going to be good next year " Alfonso Soriano was thrown out at third base for the second game in a row, leaving him still one stolen base shy of becoming the fourth 40- homer, 40- steal player in major league history " I think I' m trying too much to do it because I want everybody to enjoy it like I' m supposed to be enjoying it, too " he said " I think now I have to calm down and whatever happens just happens " He said he looks forward to getting the steal at RFK Stadium " I' ll try to do it at home " Soriano said " I think that will be more exciting for me and for the fans to see " Soriano and Felipe Lopez led off the game with singles. 31, which was a contractual obligation " DuPuy said " so the sooner they bring it to a vote the better.

A decision to put it somewhere other than in eastern New Orleans is expected to set off a political battle in the city . She was unable to get to the hospital because streets were closed due to civil unrest . Phoenix was 14- for- 25 on 3- pointers and beat the Nuggets at their own game, outscoring Denver 36- 30 on fastbreak points " A lot of it has to do with our unselfish play " Marion said, who also had three assists " Everybody was looking for each other and we were all making our passes " Carmelo Anthony, who was left off the Western Conference All- Star team had 29 points . Terry had 27 points, five assists, five rebounds- and five turnovers, including one in the final half- minute of the second overtime . The Canadiens head into the break on a two- game losing streak, having lost 4- 2 in Atlanta on Tuesday night " The last 30 minutes against Atlanta was better " Montreal coach Guy Carbonneau said " Tonight we struggled for 60 minutes, but that' s the way the Devils play They make you work hard, they make you push yourself Give them credit, that' s the way they play We' ve seen this for the last 15 years. Portis vigorously defended himself in the radio interview, saying he knew the offense as well as just about anybody and that he had attended every meeting and watched every practice- even when he wasn' t physically able to participate. Julio Franco entered in the ninth and made his first appearance at third base since Oct 2, 1982, for Philadelphia against the Mets He became the 134th third baseman in Mets history.

He made four starts for the Reds in 2005, going 2- 1 with a 6 27 ERA . The A' s Triple- A team plays here " We' ve investigated pretty thoroughly " he said . Durham broke up a scoreless tie with a pinch- hit, two- run single with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four- game losing streak with a 2- 0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night " It takes a different person to come off the bench day in and day out and come in and get pinch hits " Durham said " I take my hat off to Lenny Harris and Mark Sweeney, the guys who have dome it the majority of their careers and made a good living doing it . In a statement issued Thursday, John Clune, the attorney for the alleged victim, said Lin Wood was hired because of " growing concerns " regarding media coverage of the 20- year- old woman and because of potential civil litigation related to those and other unspecified concerns . With no veteran relievers available Thursday, the Marlins asked Cristhian Martinez to protect a one- run lead in his major league debut, and Mark Reynolds' two- run homer off the rookie in the eighth inning gave Arizona a 4- 3 victory " To put a young guy in a situation like that, up a run, it' s tough for anyone " Reynolds said " We were able to capitalize on what he was out there doing " Florida' s relief corps was spent after a doubleheader split Wednesday, capped by Arizona' s victory in a 13- inning nightcap that ended at 1: 48 a m. The hard- throwing right- hander got the first two hitters, then had pinch- hitter Brayan Pena down 1- 2 in the count Game over, right? Nope. Seeing the Sydney and Beijing Olympic logos swaying in the arena may have touched a chord for Kidd: He was on both of those gold- medal teams as well, and was chatting with Mourning' s son Trey- a Heat ballboy- during pregame warmups Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press.

and to have a chance to be a starting quarterback in the NFL next year " Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press . Louis Cardinals' 4- 0 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday . Fogg met with manager Clint Hurdle earlier in the week, concerned that he wouldn' t get his 30th start, which would trigger a$ 50, 000 contract incentive . I think it' s working to their advantage, to be honest with you " Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press . His failed drug test was confirmed by a baseball official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the specifics weren' t included in the release The 33- year- old pitcher was 4- 3 with a 4. Brian Moehler pitched two good innings in relief of Sampson before giving up three runs in the fourth. He is 0- 3 in his last nine starts " He pitched really well " Maddon said " He was very good again this afternoon.

I think with my experience and my on the court- off the court leadership, I can help them get over the hump " Asked what he felt when he heard he could be going to Phoenix, O' Neal said " I wanted it to happen because I was going to be coming to a fabulous team with a lot of unselfish players, a lot of great players " He said people are " going to be very surprised " about his role in a Suns running game orchestrated by Steve Nash " The last couple of years I was in a system that we really didn' t run, so you automatically think I can' t run " he said " But I love to run, especially if I' m playing with a great guy like Steve Nash . Team sources indicated that a sense of relief poured through the organization after word of the agreement spread, with Odom known to be giving serious consideration to leaving the team he helped last month to the 15th title in franchise history for a reunion with Pat Riley and Dwyane Wade with the Miami Heat . The results of the urine test were returned last week and submitted to the Pinellas- Pasco County state attorney' s office . Given the upheaval of this postseason- underdogs are 5- 3- anything can happen and probably will Ned Macey is an analyst for Football Outsiders . She was almost flawless " Sooners coach Sherri Coale said " It was unbelievable " Nyeshia Stevenson hit a pair of 3- pointers and Robinson had two layups during a 15- 0 run that put the Sooners( 16- 2, 5- 0 Big 12) in control midway through the second half, and the lead eventually reached as much as 23 Oklahoma will play at Baylor( No 4 ESPN/ USA Today, No. Martinez played long toss Wednesday, then finished the day with a short stint in the bullpen " I felt better today " he said " Much more comfortable. Snell, one of the best starting pitchers in the minors last season, kept pushing for one of the two openings in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation by working four shutout innings in a 3- 2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday Snell' s spring training pitching line to date- a 1.

They had a seven- run first inning on Saturday night against Dewon Brazelton . Even after they gave away the huge lead, committed three key infield errors and walked eight batters " I' d rather win ugly than lose pretty " manager Lou Piniella said " Opening Day in Pittsburgh, you have to give them credit for coming back . Zach Miner of the Tigers gave up eight runs and 11 hits in 4 1/ 3 innings, and rookie Gio Gonzalez( 1- 4) allowed a career- high nine runs- eight earned- and five hits in 1 2/ 3 innings . In 1998, the union successfully appealed the one- year suspension Stern gave to Latrell Sprewell, then with the Golden State Warriors, for attacking coach P J Carlesimo at practice It was reduced by an arbitrator to 68 games . Hawkins joins Houston teammate Roy Oswalt on the US pitching staff. C Cassell played with Milwaukee from 1999 to 2003, helping the Bucks to the Eastern Conference finals in 2001. Nixon has progressed enough to play in extended spring training games.

I' m excited about the Nationals " said Bob Chase of Falls Church, Va, wearing gloves and a thick coat " It' s been a long time " Given their wait, fans were eager to applaud- and jeer . White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen kept his cool after the game, but with the trading deadline approaching, he warned his players to shape up " It seems like a couple players aren' t comfortable " Guillen said " I' m not going to make it comfortable for anybody . Geovany Soto followed with another single before Ronny Cedeno doubled to deep right- center to make it 6- 0 . Sacramento also committed three first- quarter turnovers as the Hornets took a 23- 21 lead after one quarter . He then converted a driving layup and a jump shot to put Dallas back ahead, 93- 91. Cards Use 4- Run Fifth To Beat Pirates- Todd Wellemeyer threw seven innings of four- hit ball, Jason LaRue hit a go- ahead homer in the fifth and the St Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5- 2 13. Huff' s 12th homer to center in the sixth inning gave Houston a 2- 0 lead.