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The second describes overall pick recounts in the 2003 NFL draft served a 30- day jail sentence, with credit for 15 days, earlier this year instead of staying in an intensive counseling program after violating probation in a domestic violence case. He returned to action June 9, but continued to report lingering problems with the tendon, sitting out games periodically because of soreness. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. But Papelbon( 3- 2) failed to hold a 4- 3 lead in the ninth, costing Josh Beckett his 14th win and leaving the Red Sox with a four- game losing streak. The team also named John Tamargo to manage the Durham Bulls, its Triple- A affiliate. Overbay snapped an 0- for- 11 streak with a second- inning single. Associated PressPITTSBURGH- The celebration was a couple of bottles of champagne and a few hugs, nothing more.

The Rockets were one of the teams that blew a 2- 0 lead, losing four of five to Dallas in 2005 . It also may have led to the Pistons underestimating the Bulls, whose offensive production made up for the lack Wallace' s defense " The game wasn' t as emotional not playing against him, and not as much fun " Billups said . He started 14 games at second base, but Danny Garcia took over that job on April 29 . Encarnacion' s 19th homer matched his season best in 2003 and 1999 . There' s 100- and- something games left " Willingham had help for Florida, specifically Mark Hendrickson' s seven strong innings and Jorge Cantu' s three hits and two RBIs. On a 3- 2 pitch, he walked Blake DeWitt to force in the run " I don' t know what happened I lost my command and it' s weird " Zambrano said. He guided the team to a 25- 15 mark after taking over from Byron Scott.

The other starters- Udonis Haslem, Antoine Walker and Jason Williams- all have multiyear deals still in place; Williams, however, will decide next week when to schedule surgery to relieve tendinitis in his knee " I don' t want to " Williams said " but I told the doctor today I' m going to let him know when I can do it " James Posey, who hit some big shots in the Game 6 clincher and emerged as a huge spark in the playoff run, can choose to become a free agent, but may return . Redman returned to play in two games in 2003 but, because of back and shoulder injuries, had not been on an NFL regular- season roster again until this year . Simon had three hits; Lofton finished with four; and Ramirez hit his second postseason homer . Orr singled with two out, Renteria walked and Jones brought them home with a triple . Former All- Star pitcher Vicente Padilla came to Texas last month from Philadelphia for pitcher Ricardo Rodriguez The Rangers still haven' t formally announced the Dec. Francisco misplayed a simple single to right field into a costly error in the 10th inning, enabling Jarrod Saltalamacchia to score from first base and give Texas a 2- 1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday " It' s not a good feeling at all " Francisco said softly. The New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat are interested in Baker, according to his agent.

Wells and Overbay hit solo shots in the second but Hamilton answered with a leadoff homer in the fourth . It is the first time this season New York has been in first place in the AL East " It' s about the team " Burnett said " As long as I take a positive step forward, the wins will come " Derek Jeter was 3 for 4 and reached base five times, and Teixeira added his 12th homer in May . He added five more early in the second, including a 3- pointer that gave Dallas its largest lead of the half, 38- 30 . That speaks both to how Bonds disrupts opposing clubs and to how the rest of the players on the roster have responded . That' s a huge at- bat, and it should give him a boost of confidence " Mike Myers( 1- 1) faced only one batter, giving up a leadoff double to Garret Anderson. The only thing keeping Ponson from making a timely return is the swelling, and the discomfort it creates " It' s totally dependent on his soreness level " Bancells said " When that soreness dissipates, he' s good to go " Which means Ponson is good to go in a trade, too. Jason Tyner had three hits while Torii Hunter and Phil Nevin each drove in two runs to help Minnesota improve to 20- 7 on the road since opening the season 9- 24 away from the Metrodome.

Bottom line " The Knicks lost for the eighth time in 10 games Friday night, falling 105- 99 in overtime to the Toronto Raptors . Kareem Rush made a 3- pointer from the wing with 1: 04 remaining, and suddenly Los Angeles was within 63- 56 . But Michael Young grounded into a double play before consecutive singles and a strikeout . Kansas City had won 12 of 15 overall, including Monday night' s comeback victory over the Orioles . Wakefield' s brilliance overshadowed Brett Anderson( 0- 2, Oakland' s 21- year- old rookie left- hander. In addition to damages, the suit seeks a permanent injunction that forces the NFL to end its campaign Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. Updated: September 2, 2003, 11: 42 AM ET Report: Ailing Ramirez spotted at bar Email Print Share ESPN news services Manny Ramirez, who missed a crucial weekend series with a throat ailment, was spotted at a Boston hotel bar Saturday night, according to a published report, socializing with a member of the Yankees.

His mind was made up, though, and the Minnesota Twins are losing one of the franchise' s most consistent pitchers- and most important players . Travis Hafner, who joked before the game that he would try to avoid aggravating a pulled hamstring by hitting stand- up doubles, did just that leading off the second . The Giants have big plans for Phillips, who was taken with the 31st and last pick of the first round . Agent Drew Rosenhaus did not return either an e- mail or a telephone call left by The Associated Press seeking comment . Jagodzinski, who led Boston College to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game in each of his two seasons, was fired Jan. Marquis allowed three hits in six scoreless innings, struck out six and walked two, fanning five of his last six batters. Nomar Garciaparra upstaged Bonds again, hitting a go- ahead, two- run homer in the eighth after Luis Gonzalez' s tying two- run double off loser Randy Messenger( 1- 3.

Game notes Granderson' s leadoff homer was his seventh of the season, breaking the franchise record he set last season . A 22- year- old rookie, Jurrjens had been 0- for- 8 at the plate since coming up to the majors last August . The fact that the development calls for 4, 500 residential units makes for a greater gain for the project than the cost of the 146 residences that Ratner' s plan would uproot . Jeremy Affeldt struck out Garrett Atkins and Carlos Gonzalez with the tying run on third in the eighth, and the pitcher pumped his fist three times leaving the mound . Terry added 18 points for the Mavs, while Marquis Daniels had 17. Backe will return to Houston to see team doctors when the Astros travel to Arizona. Orioles interim manager Sam Perlozzo said that if the first baseman had disclosed the name of a teammate who supplied him with the substance that led to Palmeiro' s suspension for steroid use, it probably would be best that Palmeiro not return to the team this year.

It was the fourth time since 2008 began that he' s hit a go- ahead home run in the ninth inning or later . During that stretch Barry made a 3- pointer and two free throws, and Parker found Fabricio Oberto for two straight layups . In recent years, Williams has made more headlines than first downs, playing in only 12 NFL games since the start of the 2004 season . Air Force man, he wore it most of the season to show his support for the American troops in Iraq " It' s not like I was trying to call attention to myself " he said " I' m a patriotic person, and it' s just a personal thing I wanted to do . Niekro, who had not played since injuring his right shoulder on May 14, is obviously not one of them " You talk about fresh. Byung- Hyun Kim( 7- 6) pitched a one- hit 11th for the win " I think the last time we got a' W, he was a part of that also " Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said Not quite. The right- hander had six strikeouts and two walks " I felt good " Hughes said " Fastball command was a thousand times better " Tom Gordon struck out two in a scoreless eighth.

If you feel yourself thinking about the past, or trying to think about the eighth inning in the fourth inning, you' re in trouble already " Lee( 16- 2) lowered his ERA to 2 45, moving him ahead of Oakland' s Justin Duchscherer( 2 51) for the major league lead . Pena hit a two- run homer off Brad Penny( 7- 6) in the second inning . When LaRoche homered Monday for Atlanta, he became the fourth player in 10 years to hit a home run for three different teams( Pittsburgh, Boston) in one season and having played in both leagues, according to the Elias Sports Bureau . How do you try to avoid looking dazed and bored when you' re just sitting there knowing that the cameras are rolling on you live? Quinn: It' s tough . The Browns, who have not scored a touchdown in three weeks, are on the verge of another rebuild. Updated: January 27, 2008, 8: 05 PM ET Nene apologizes for Web site' s posting saying tumor was benign Comment Email Print Share Associated Press DENVER- Nuggets forward Nene, who is recovering from testicular cancer, issued an apology and a thank you Sunday. Game notes Several Wizards also sported a new look in front of the home crowd, which was almost universally dressed in white.

Johnson never spoke critically of former quarterback David Carr when he was in Houston and refuses to dump on him now that he' s gone . White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton declined comment . And we have a long time till we play our first regular- season game " Brady usually sees little action in exhibition games and it' s too early to tell if that will change . San Diego starter Sterling Hitchcock settled down after allowing two runs, one earned, in the first . Bryant faces up to life in prison if convicted of the single count of felony sexual assault against him. Updated: July 20, 2004, 10: 34 AM ET Arison: Deal was no- brainer Email Print Share Associated Press MIAMI- Miami Heat owner Micky Arison was traveling with his family in Cannes, France, when he learned his team had acquired Shaquille O' Neal " The final word came right around sundown " Arison said with a chuckle Friday " So we had a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate " There was a champagne toast, too. 23 " He wants to play " general manager John Paxson told the Tribune " We' re in a position where it' s probably not going to happen here " Thomas, averaging 4 3 points, 1 3 rebounds and 10.

28 seconds in the 40- yard dash, had a 27- inch vertical jump and performed 31 repetitions in the standard, 225- pound bench press . He' s one of those few guys that you never have to worry about not being in shape or ready to play " Burgess said it was good to be back competing with his teammates after being gone the past five months . Garcia said that while some squad cars responding were equipped with cameras, the car belonging to the first officers on the scene did not . Updated: October 15, 2008, 11: 13 AM ET Gonzalez still with Chiefs as trade deadline passes Comment Email Print Share ESPN news services KANSAS CITY, Mo- Tony Gonzalez is staying with the Chiefs Just minutes after the 4 p m . TUCSON, Ariz( AP- Kevin Mench hit a grand slam off Russ Ortiz in Texas' seven- run second inning, and the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13- 11 Monday " I just ran into one " Mench said of his grand slam " I hooked it, like my 3- iron " Ortiz, trying to bounce back after going 5- 11 with a 6. Initially, prosecutors said they believed Haddon might have given that information to a retired judge, who then talked to a reporter. Unlike Cleveland' s LeBron James, Anthony and Miami' s Dwyane Wade- the first, third and fifth picks overall- Milicic played behind veterans on a team coming off two successful seasons " He was put in a tough situation " James said earlier this season Milicic has tried to make the best of it.

Players on D- league assignments will still receive their NBA salaries and benefits, including per diem of$ 102, and D- League teams will be permitted to expand their rosters from 10 to 12 to accommodate assigned NBA players " This has been received very positively by the clubs " NBA vice president Stu Jackson said " As our league is continuing to get younger and younger, and our draft is one of drafting potential, this gives them an avenue to develop the player quicker and under game conditions " For Miles, an 18- year- old from Skyline High School in Dallas who was chosen 34th overall by the Jazz, it could open opportunities for playing time he wouldn' t otherwise get if he starts the season, as expected, behind Devin Brown and Gordan Giricek on the depth chart at shooting guard " If it happens, the way they' ve set it up is not so bad . Boozer had 14 points and 10 rebounds by halftime to boost Utah to a 67- 45 lead " They really took us apart when we played that zone, with the activity that they had on offense with all those cuts " Gasol said " They got too many good looks " After scoring four points in the first half, Mike Miller sat out the second half with patella tendinitis . Miami reserve C Alonzo Mourning sat out with tendinitis in his right knee He was injured Sunday in a loss to Orlando . Allen, a defensive end who led the league in sacks last season, was the Chiefs' franchise player but he didn' t want to stay with the team long term because he had disagreements with management . Holtz recalls a comfortable home with a three- car garage, a couple of basketball hoops and a figurative welcome sign for any and all of Steve' s friends to come over to play basketball or football " I' d count up to 30 guys getting out there to play " said Holtz, now living in Arizona " This happened all the time " Myhra initially enrolled at Minnesota and lettered for the Gophers in 1953, but that was the final season there for both he and retiring coach Wes Fesler. Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky- Angel McCoughtry has taken such a liking to what Louisville coach Jeff Walz calls his " mad dog press " that the senior star has started barking while she' s on the court Seriously Considering the way McCoughtry helped the Cardinals( No 13 ESPN/ USA Today, No. 279 with 14 homers, 59 RBI and 29 stolen bases during the regular season Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press.

And it will almost certainly result in fines and suspensions " I expect to be disciplined, that' s part of the price " said Barrett, adding he wishes he had just pushed Pierzynski instead . Fast Facts# 8226& nbsp; The Orioles jumped out to the lead, scoring two runs in the first inning and three more in the third to defeat the White Sox# 8226& nbsp; Luke Scott drove in two runs and the Orioles totaled 10 hits to help Adam Eaton earn the win# 8226& nbsp; Eaton allowed two runs to earn his first win of the season . Pecherov has a weak upper body and will need weight training before he can match up well with most NBA post players . Updated: December 31, 2006, 1: 50 AM ET Elias Says A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports Email Print Share By Elias Sports Bureau, Inc . Alou then hit a three- run homer to left- center, his team- leading sixth " The momentum of the game changed on Barry' s double " Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said " The two guys in the middle of their order each had four RBI. Talks resumed at the ownership level about 10 days ago and have moved forward from there. Ramirez( 7- 4) struggled with his command, walking three batters and leaving hittable pitches up and over the middle of the plate He allowed nine hits and six runs in five innings.