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Bensinger: unveils When your draws QB is going through a rough period, what, if anything, do you say to him? Strahan: You just try to encourage him It' d be wrong to jump on him I see Eli work so I know that the guy is doing his best. Zellous scored six straight in barely 1 minute as part of the Panthers' 13- 2 run to open the second half that finally dimmed any upset hopes for the 13th- seeded Lady Griz Zellous hit 13 of 27 shots and grabbed nine rebounds. citizens " I just heard recently that an issue of that type had risen. The Cubs, whose 16- 8 record equals their 1995 start, needed a deep outing from Zambrano to protect a spent bullpen and snap a two- game skid " Zambrano' s a wonder. The All- Star closer allowed an RBI single to Brian Buscher and was replaced by Jim Miller with the bases loaded " George looked rusty " Trembley said.

He was outstanding today " Pettitte came in having won seven of his past eight decisions, but took the loss in this one after allowing four runs and eight hits in six innings Pettitte( 10- 7) walked one and struck out six . 1 candidate, indicating that contract negotiations are already under way . It was Carter' s passing and Krstic' s finishing ability that helped the Nets stop a Utah rally in the fourth quarter . They came into the game averaging less than 94 points and shooting 42 percent " Offense has been a problem for us " Kaman said " We don' t move well, we don' t execute well . Soriano, who was 4- for- 6, led off the game with his 39th homer and stole his 30th base in the second inning. Texas starter Vicente Padilla allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings with five strikeouts and one walk. 0 per game, is expected to miss a minimum of one week with a protruding disc in his lower back.

It would have been great to get the record and a win " The Hawks led 49- 37 at the half with Johnson scoring 17 points, including a 3- pointer at the halftime buzzer . We got a point " But they played a little too conservatively in the third period, and it cost them . His status for Thursday night' s game was not immediately clear . 9 million fans to Safeco Field last season, when they had a player payroll of$ 90 million . We' d like to be a little more consistent with the wins " Loretta said " But you have two options, keep grinding or quit and we' re not going to quit " The Pirates added three runs in the eighth when pinch- hitter Xavier Nady was hit by reliever Chad Qualls' pitch with the bases loaded and Ryan Doumit added a two- run single. Updated: October 4, 2008, 4: 26 PM ET Manuel now has to figure out reasons for Mets' failures Comment Email Print Share Associated Press NEW YORK- Jerry Manuel was in a joking mood " I was trying to get 15 years on my deal " the New York Mets manager said Saturday " They cut it down " Manuel' s " interim " tag was removed Friday night when the Mets gave him a two- year contract that guarantees him more than$ 2 million and includes a club option for 2011. Sherrill said a lack of regular work in recent weeks has made it hard for him to feel comfortable when he comes into games " It gets tough to find a rhythm " Sherrill said " I guess I' ll have to do a little bit more work when I have a few days off in between " The late collapse spoiled seven strong innings from Orioles right- hander Jeremy Guthrie, who allowed two runs and four hits " He pitched out of some tough spots late in the game, made some big pitches " Trembley said " Obviously we would have liked to have gotten him a win " Baltimore opened the scoring in the first when Nick Markakis doubled, extending his hitting streak to a career- high 17 games, and scored on a two- out single by Aubrey Huff The Orioles made it 3- 0 in the second.

Upton homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and Max Scherzer won his third straight start as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Texas 8- 2 on Tuesday night, sending the Rangers to their fifth straight loss . Junichi Tazawa( 1- 2) yielded 10 hits and four runs over five- plus innings in his second career start . I don' t know why " San Diego manager Bud Black said " Adrian did the same thing 36 times running around the bases . 89 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, but the team' s top two picks remained unsigned Thursday, three days before the scheduled reporting date for rookies . He delivered a Super Bowl XXXV championship in 2000, but his offenses struggled annually, and he failed to ever develop a young quarterback. Graham: Not much revealed Tom Brady didn' t reveal much about his knee injury, but he finally did speak out, ESPN' s Tim Graham writes.

The two- time AL MVP wound up re- signing with the only team he' s ever played for, agreeing to a one- year deal with three mutual options that guaranteed him$ 22 5 million . Hubie Brown was retired from coaching and working as a TV analyst just two years ago . Roger Randolph has been charged with shooting three men on a dance floor following an argument inside Sinbad' s . Garland has allowed 19 earned runs and 29 hits in his last three starts at Chase Field Maybe it' s the roof' s fault . It definitely made us play harder for him " Anthony, who entered the game as the league' s top scorer, has scored 30 or more in 12 of his last 13 games. Are they doing this just because Vick is a famous quarterback? No. But under Parcells, he had much broader responsibilities and, while he didn' t hold the title of coordinator, called the team' s plays in 2006.

The Nationals hit a season- high four homers during their biggest run splurge in more than a year . Don' t go back to this dugout with a strikeout, because you got beat by a heater' And then, for the 12th straight time, Trevor launched another changeup It was a diving, unhittable pitch, about ankle high . HOUSTON( AP- Josh Anderson isn' t playing like a guy who has 15 games in the major leagues under his belt . Kinsler had a sixth- inning sacrifice fly and added a two- run shot in the ninth against Gary Glover . His game- calling and his throwing and he' s even started to hit " The Dodgers stretched the lead to 5- 1, chasing Rodriguez after five innings. He twisted his left ankle on a spin move late in the first half. By the time the game ended, he had a Band- Aid on the middle finger of his pitching hand " I didn' t want it to get any worse in case I do need to throw an inning or two out of the bullpen " Penny said.

Updated: December 2, 2005, 12: 49 PM ET Brewers to wear' ball and glove' logo on retro Sundays Email Print Share Associated Press MILWAUKEE- After having their best season in years, the Milwaukee Brewers will showcase the uniforms from their most successful seasons . The Braves hadn' t swept the Phillies on the road since April 22- 24, 2005 The Phillies were swept by St . Cuban added that from " minimal reading and conversations " about sports betting, there are smart gamblers who win repeatedly, which he attributed to the vast information available about sports teams . Dallas must win them all to match the fourth- most wins in league history Williams had 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds . Coach Maurice Cheeks said Dalembert will not travel to Utah for the 76ers' next game on Wednesday " We' ll keep monitoring him, and if he' s still sore after 10 days, then we' ll be a lot more concerned " Cheeks said Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. We have to develop some discipline to stay with what we are doing and play together " Billups' 14- point run allowed the Nuggets to build a 15- point lead en route to their 30th victory of the season.

The paltry dividend for the nearly$ 12 million( including a$ 10 . Tarvaris Jackson QuarterbackMinnesota Vikings Profile After watching Brooks Bollinger struggle through a 34- 0 loss at Green Bay on Sunday, Vikings coach Brad Childress said Monday that " I do feel like coming out of training camp[ Jackson] was the best quarterback, so I would say you would probably end up being back with Tarvaris " when Minnesota hosts Oakland this week . He also has long arms and the base to keep tackles and tight ends off his body in the run game Woodley is on the verge of stardom . 26 " I' m still optimistic about it " he said of opening day " We' re just going to take it as it comes, one day at a time . 167 with one homer entering Saturday night? He was happy to simply make a good swing. Updated: October 26, 2006, 4: 04 PM ET Pacers PG Greene will begin season on inactive list Email Print Share ESPN news services Pacers point guard Orien Greene will start the season on the inactive list because of a broken little finger on his left hand, the Indianapolis Star reported.

Updated: November 6, 2006, 6: 15 PM ET Cole signs five- year extension to stay with Eagles Email Print Share Associated Press PHILADELPHIA- Defensive end Trent Cole signed a five- year contract extension on Monday that could keep him with the Philadelphia Eagles through 2013 Cole' s deal is worth$ 26 . Dungy said the Bears gambled when they dealt starter Kyle Orton to the Denver Broncos for Cutler, who had a very messy, public divorce with the Broncos and new coach Josh McDaniel[ The Bears] took a risk[ trading for Cutler . Palmer has visited five specialists who have concluded the quarterback has a worrisome injury . 75 ERA last season of Los Angeles in a major league- high and career- high 89 relief appearances Unlike most pitchers, he never ices his arm . The Mariners had 13 hits and have posted eight straight games of at least 10 hits or more Murphy' s other home run came last Sept 17 off New York' s Jaret Wright. Teixeira has 16 homers and 54 RBIs in 50 games with Atlanta. We have to enjoy the moment " Albert Pujols drove in three runs, Braden Looper won for the first time in six starts and the Cardinals beat the injury- riddled Braves 12- 3 on Monday night Joe Mather went 3- for- 5 with a homer and two RBIs for St Louis, which had lost six of seven Ryan Ludwick also drove in two runs.

Sabathia threw 77 of his 103 pitches for strikes " I have just been trying to pound the zone " he said " That' s usually what I try to do, go out and throw strikes . The Rays had taken a 3- 0 lead in the fourth when Jason Bartlett doubled home Gabe Gross, who had singled . Capel said he was standing with Sean May when rookie Ryan Hollins dunked during a drill in Trask Coliseum at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington . Our young guys are getting some valuable experience " Dallas hit eight straight field goal attempts during a first- quarter run and had a 10- 0 spurt in the second quarter to build a 53- 41 halftime lead . Bowen' s last 3 of the game, which he hit from the corner with 5 minutes left in the third, gave the Spurs a 20- point lead. Roy and the Blazers will get their chance on Friday when they host the Denver Nuggets. Getting Jarmon is the latest move by Washington aimed at upgrading a pass rush that ranked last in the NFC in 2008 with only 24 sacks.