tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68962170652416002912010-01-07T18:46:03.743-07:00I love sports articles and anything to do with SPORTS. I just have to know about it. I built this blog to satisfy my needs!Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.comBlogger1228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-36872848806116686582010-01-07T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-07T18:46:03.868-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11slompma/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008022315&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080224/thumb.e9a367029b3b460b8d6e7c3d4d678ab7.panthers_flyers_hockey_patm108.jpg" width="129" height="67" alt="Philadelphia Flyers goalie Antero Nittymaki, of Finland, stretches out prior to the start of the third period of an NHL hockey game with the Florida Panther,s Saturday. Feb. 23, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Panthers won, 2-1, in overtime. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Jay Bouwmeester sent the game into overtime with the timeliest of goals. Olli Jokinen extended Philadelphia's misery with a score that gave him a needed emotional boost. Bouwmeester tied the game with 3.7 seconds left in regulation and Jokinen scored the winner in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 win over Philadelphia on Saturday night.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11slompma/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008022315&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-3687284880611668658?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-53163746028277708702010-01-07T07:10:00.000-07:002010-01-07T07:11:07.396-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11sd9sp5t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008021910&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/thumb.3f2deeb91bda4fcdaf9995036fbc6deb.rangers_canadiens_hockey_xmtl119.jpg" width="128" height="73" alt="Montreal Canadiens' Michael Ryder fends off New York Rangers' Marc Staal during third period NHL hockey action on Tuesday Feb 19, 2008 in Montreal. Ryder scored two goals in a 5-6 Montreal shoot-out win. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Montreal Canadiens' fans were rewarded for their faithful support with the biggest comeback win in the storied team's history. Michael Ryder and Alex Kovalev each scored twice and Montreal rallied from five goals down to beat the New York Rangers 6-5 in a shootout Tuesday night. Saku Koivu beat Henrik Lundqvist with a forehand deke on the Canadiens' second shootout attempt and Cristobal Huet...</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11sd9sp5t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008021910&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-5316374602827770870?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-68888589492470075892010-01-06T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-06T18:46:04.228-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11svkeiro/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2008021014&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080210/thumb.5bf09058c0034cbab1d04d6300da32ba.lakers_heat_basketball_aaa103.jpg" width="96" height="130" alt="Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade 93) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain, right, defends in the first quarter during a basketball game in Miami Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Shawn Marion drove for dunks, found teammates for easy baskets and coaxed the Miami Heat into running more than usual. All good things. Not enough, though, for Miami to escape the worst rut in franchise history. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a 16-2 second-half run to pull away and beat the Heat 104-94 Sunday in Miami's first home game of its post-Shaquille O'Neal era.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11svkeiro/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2008021014&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-6888858949247007589?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-64919550653311806002010-01-06T07:10:00.000-07:002010-01-06T07:11:10.087-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=12gpkdk7r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-buickinvitational&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080125/thumb.bf940fd5714a43b38451895ba8faf998.buick_invitational_golf_cali131.jpg" width="130" height="102" alt="Tiger Woods talks about his second round 65 after the second round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Friday Jan. 25, 2008 in San Diego. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Kevin Streelman had his head down as he rapped a few putts to kill time, realizing that as third alternate at the Buick Invitational, the 29-year-old rookie probably would get a chance to play. When he looked up, he was startled to see Tiger Woods in front of him. "I was kind of awestruck for a second and I said, 'Wow, I guess I am on the PGA Tour," he said.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=12gpkdk7r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-buickinvitational&prov=ap&type=lgns" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-6491955065331180600?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-340983778999289092010-01-05T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-05T18:46:07.086-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11si4emv0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2008012316&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080124/thumb.ff3c415b0b3e4543b4a6f62c5fa6a674.suns_timberwolves_basketball_mnjm106.jpg" width="130" height="109" alt="Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell, left, and Minnesota Timberwolves' Rashad McCants, right, race for the loose ball in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Minneapolis. Bell scored 18 points for the Suns. The Timberwolves won, 117-107. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves believe they're headed for better days. Beating the Phoenix Suns -- again -- is surely a decent sign of progress. Jefferson had a career-high 39 points and 15 rebounds, and the Timberwolves won two in a row for the first time this season, 117-107 over the Western Conference leaders on Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11si4emv0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2008012316&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-34098377899928909?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-16921485150281976702010-01-05T07:10:00.000-07:002010-01-05T07:11:08.737-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11tashudq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20081005021&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20081005/thumb.10b52c3e04bf435d9ba6dc990abe5412.redskins_eagles_football_patm109.jpg" width="103" height="130" alt="Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid coaches on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game with the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Redskins won 23-17. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>A few of the Washington Redskins were walking off the field, high-fiving, hugging and celebrating another road victory when they looked up at disgruntled fans and gave them another reason to pout. "There's a new Beast of the East," players shouted. That's no exaggeration. Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards and one touchdown, wide receiver Antwaan Randle El threw a TD pass and the Redskins beat the...</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11tashudq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20081005021&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-1692148515028197670?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-68925408992734676042010-01-04T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-04T18:46:03.822-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11t1fe5k1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20081005015&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20081005/thumb.e996132209ce4e3982f5919172e1b228.chargers_dolphins_football_mds116.jpg" width="129" height="130" alt="Miami Dolphins linebacker Matt Roth stops San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the fourth quarter of NFL football action in Miami, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. The Dolphins won 17-10. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>With the Miami Dolphins threatening to score, running back Ronnie Brown waited in the single wing for a direct snap, his grin visible through his face mask. Winning can be fun, as the Dolphins are discovering. Brown was still grinning moments later when he reached the end zone. And he wore a smile in the locker room after Miami pulled off its second successive upset by beating San Diego 17-10.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11t1fe5k1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20081005015&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-6892540899273467604?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-48676995871177530892010-01-04T07:10:00.000-07:002010-01-04T07:11:05.989-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r2bujag/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280923201&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080924/thumb.45b0ee65e03f434b876a187b8768b721.rays_orioles_baseball_bab107.jpg" width="101" height="130" alt="Baltimore Orioles' Luke Scott reacts after striking out to end the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first game of a baseball doubleheader Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Baltimore. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays keep on reaching milestones, and their latest victory brought them closer to perhaps the most significant accomplishment of a magical regular season. James Shields pitched seven effective innings to earn his 14th win, and the Rays reduced their magic number to win the AL East to three by beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Tuesday night in the first game of a doubleheader.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r2bujag/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280923201&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-4867699587117753089?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-51777102512402978102010-01-03T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-03T18:46:12.767-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r6rfmph/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280922102&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080923/thumb.81ba74efd585420683eace3198c4cca6.indians_red_sox_baseball_bxf108.jpg" width="130" height="121" alt="Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay talks with third base coach DeMarlo Hale after being caught in a rundown between third and home during the sixth inning of Boston's 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians in a baseball game in Boston on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Boston Red Sox will have to wait at least one more day to clinch their fifth postseason trip in six years. Rookie Zach Jackson pitched six solid innings and the Cleveland Indians beat Josh Beckett and the Red Sox 4-3 on Monday night with the help of a bizarre play involving the third base umpire.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r6rfmph/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280922102&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-5177710251240297810?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-2354294482122689872010-01-02T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-02T18:46:07.272-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r3f8b31/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280921114&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080921/thumb.3d5556216d564beaaf13976f0080396f.red_sox_blue_jays_baseball_cptm107.jpg" width="122" height="130" alt="Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, left, bobbles a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays Joe Inglett as second baseman Dustin Pedroia, right, looks on during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Boston Red Sox moved one step closer to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Red Sox beat Toronto 3-0 on Sunday, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason contention and clinching at least a tie for the AL wild-card.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r3f8b31/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280921114&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-235429448212268987?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-211339867175979732010-01-01T18:45:00.000-07:002010-01-01T18:46:04.407-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r0a61af/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280920130&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080921/thumb.1085533d5ee04ad9a74a51bf62a1246b.twins_rays_baseball_spd110.jpg" width="129" height="98" alt="Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena, right, hugs manager Joe Maddon after the Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 in a baseball game to clinch a playoff, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The playoffs beckoned, and just as they've handled other challenges this season, the Tampa Bay Rays took a leap forward. The AL East leaders clinched the first postseason berth in franchise history Saturday, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-2 and making Scott Kazmir look like a genius for boldly proclaiming during spring training that the perennial last-place team was good enough to play in October.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r0a61af/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280920130&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-21133986717597973?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-36851111488876271032010-01-01T07:10:00.000-07:002010-01-01T07:11:06.738-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rat3fcb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280912105&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080913/thumb.a312f7917c2d40509f8c13953473bb45.royals_indians_baseball_ohmd110.jpg" width="129" height="101" alt="Kansas City Royals' Yasuhiko Yabuta, of Japan, pitches in relief against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in Cleveland. The Indians beat Kansas City 12-5. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Another victory under his belt, Cliff Lee emerged from his postgame shower, walked to his locker and began getting dressed. He slipped on a T-shirt that said: Ace of Spades. Right now, he's the ace of baseball. Lee won his 11th straight decision and moved a remarkable 20 games over .500 with his 22nd win, leading the Cleveland Indians past the Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Friday night.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rat3fcb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280912105&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-3685111148887627103?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-74140124031498684122009-12-31T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-31T18:46:03.891-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=125765se0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-usopen&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080904/thumb.63a7f44398f64bbaa872b3a99753c6c9.us_open_tennis_uso211.jpg" width="112" height="129" alt="Serena Williams, right, of the United States, shakes hands with her sister Venus Williams, of the United States, after Serena won their quarter final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>So little to separate them over their careers, so little to separate them on this night. Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday night and break a tie in their head-to-head series.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=125765se0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-usopen&prov=ap&type=lgns" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-7414012403149868412?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-51127244329463802512009-12-31T07:10:00.000-07:002009-12-31T07:11:06.650-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rignk31/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280902130&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080903/thumb.51a0814d9d2d442394548b0e02eab56d.yankees_rays_baseball_spd112.jpg" width="90" height="129" alt="New York Yankees' Johnny Damon, right, Derek Jeter (2) and Robinson Cano (24) celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in St. Petersburg, Fla. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Mike Mussina earned his 17th win, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Joba Chamberlain came off the disabled list for New York and pitched 1 1-3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East was trimmed to four games over Boston, which beat Baltimore 14-2.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rignk31/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280902130&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-5112724432946380251?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-28303431827495781312009-12-30T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-30T18:46:06.084-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=125765se0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-usopen&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080903/thumb.38884c5f23de4e68a943b8810dcd7e9c.us_open_tennis_uso232.jpg" width="126" height="130" alt="Andy Roddick of the United States returns to Fernando Gonzalez of Chile during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>His strokes awry, his emotions laid bare for all to see, Roger Federer figured out a way to stay in the U.S. Open. Federer found himself locked in a five-set struggle against the sort of player the world is accustomed to seeing him dismiss with ease, and it was only down the stretch that the four-time defending champion at Flushing Meadows looked the part.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=125765se0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-usopen&prov=ap&type=lgns" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-2830343182749578131?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-78768493351575809222009-12-30T07:10:00.000-07:002009-12-30T07:11:08.905-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r1fp0p8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280821105&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080821/thumb.5f749acfce2145d2aa13e2b36b32b8de.royals_indians_baseball_ohmd108.jpg" width="93" height="129" alt="Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Newman wipes his brow after giving up a three-run home run to Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore in the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Cleveland. Sizemore drove in seven runs in the Indians' 10-3 win. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>An 18-2 record pitching for any team is impressive. Cliff Lee's season has been truly remarkable because he's been practically unbeatable for team that's been less than mediocre. The Indians' left-hander recorded his AL-best 18th victory and won his seventh straight decision as Cleveland beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r1fp0p8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280821105&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-7876849335157580922?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-26029325670791605482009-12-29T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-29T18:46:03.693-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=12a2ctvs8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-britishopen&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080720/thumb.fe1511a313cb4c6f90e00aa6e971d218.british_open_golf_rbi390.jpg" width="129" height="93" alt="Padraig Harrington's son Patrick, right, and other children, look through photographers cameras during the trophy presentation after Harrington's win at the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Sunday, July 20, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf. He stopped Sunday to share the moment with Greg Norman, who knows this path all too well.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=12a2ctvs8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-britishopen&prov=ap&type=lgns" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-2602932567079160548?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-49261664745850038192009-12-29T07:10:00.000-07:002009-12-29T07:11:08.063-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rv2b20c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280711121&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080712/thumb.3debac505b8542d0adcbd13be740feaf.rockies_mets_baseball_nyjj109.jpg" width="108" height="130" alt="Colorado Rockies' Taylor Buchholz reacts after giving up a solo home run to New York Mets' Damion Easley during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 11, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York. The Mets won 2-1. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The pain rippled through Damion Easley's leg as he twisted away from an inside pitch. The New York Mets second baseman needed to take a few extra moments before stepping back in the batter's box. Easley bought enough time so that when he saw a fastball left over the plate, he was able to turn into it just fine.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rv2b20c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280711121&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-4926166474585003819?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-32754492779641146942009-12-28T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-28T18:46:06.656-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rqdk77q/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280705124&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080705/thumb.c932ea72a9a54df0ab684716b195e13c.cubs_cardinals_baseball_moke110.jpg" width="130" height="103" alt="Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, July 5, 2008, in St. Louis. Wood gave up three runs in the ninth inning as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 5-4. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>St. Louis manager Tony La Russa wasn't too optimistic as the Cardinals entered the ninth inning trailing the Chicago Cubs by two runs Saturday afternoon. With Chicago closer Kerry Wood out on the mound to begin the inning, La Russa figured his club was in trouble. "I didn't like our chances," La Russa said.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rqdk77q/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280705124&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-3275449277964114694?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-75378910235920933242009-12-28T07:10:00.000-07:002009-12-28T07:11:07.772-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=12846sebl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-travelers&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080620/thumb.d584b58665c143c998dcc7bc6a4e2379.travelers_championship_golf_ctrc107.jpg" width="129" height="90" alt="Stewart Cink chips to the 15th green during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at the TPC River Highlands golf course in Cromwell, Conn., Friday, June 20, 2008. Cink ended his day in first place with a total 10-under-par 130. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Stewart Cink moved to the top of the Travelers Championship leaderboard Friday, making two long eagle putts in a 6-under 64 that left him a stroke ahead of defending champion Hunter Mahan and two others. Cink, the 1997 winner at TPC River Highlands, is seeking his first victory of the season after six top-10 finishes.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=12846sebl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-travelers&prov=ap&type=lgns" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-7537891023592093324?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-12640700472557377152009-12-27T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-27T18:46:07.671-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rc4a7e6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280608104&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080608/thumb.e5a03c3679f34dfb9d1acd0ea78de54c.twins_white_sox_baseball_cxs110.jpg" width="129" height="87" alt="Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko hits a two RBI double in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins' during a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Chicago. The Sox defeated the Twins 12-2. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Ozzie Guillen took his shots, and now, his hitters are taking theirs. Nick Swisher and Alexei Ramirez homered, and Joe Crede had another big day at the plate as the Chicago White Sox routed the Minnesota Twins again, 12-2 on Sunday for their sixth straight win. The latest outburst came exactly one week after Guillen lashed out at his struggling hitters.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11rc4a7e6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280608104&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-1264070047255737715?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-15915353520618178602009-12-26T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-26T18:46:06.420-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11squllai/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008052816&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080529/thumb.546a8dfa857843239c55b63a56cc43e2.stanley_cup_red_wings_penguins_hockey_paws124.jpg" width="93" height="129" alt="Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Rob Scuderi (4) and forward Pascal Dupuis (9) congratulate Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, center, after the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 28, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins found their offense right where they left it -- home in the Igloo. Crosby scored Pittsburgh's first two goals of the Stanley Cup finals, beating previously perfect goalie Chris Osgood, and the Penguins made this a series with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night. The Red Wings still lead 2-1 after two shutout wins at home.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11squllai/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008052816&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-1591535352061817860?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-6391966036461043022009-12-25T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-25T18:46:03.803-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=1278nr5st/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-lpgatour&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080518/thumb.12b0ed016e334534b97ddcf6685e908c.lpga_tour_golf_njrs126.jpg" width="130" height="90" alt="Na Yeon Choi ,of South Korea, lines up her putt on the 8th green during the final round of the Sybase Classic LPGA golf tournament at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., Sunday, May 18, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Lorena Ochoa found a new way to win, grinding it out instead of running away from the field. A day after leaving the retiring Annika Sorenstam in her wake, Ochoa overcame a balky putter to shoot a 1-under 71 and post a one-stroke victory over five players Sunday for her third straight victory in the rain-shortened Sybase Classic.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=1278nr5st/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/pga/news?slug=ap-lpgatour&prov=ap&type=lgns" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-639196603646104302?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-4355709270999472212009-12-25T07:10:00.000-07:002009-12-25T07:11:06.796-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r9l8nms/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280506110&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080507/thumb.187aeab84c9845eb853234c9cd14f83c.indians_yankees_baseball_nyjj112.jpg" width="129" height="106" alt="New York Yankees catcher Jose Molina, left, talks with pitcher Andy Pettitte after Pettitte gave up a two-run home run to Cleveland Indians' Jhonny Peralta during the fourth inning in Major League Baseball action Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Indians won 5-3. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Turns out, Joba Chamberlain is not untouchable. Pinch-hitter David Dellucci stunned the New York Yankees with a go-ahead homer off Chamberlain, and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 5-3 victory Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. "I was just kind of out of whack out there," Chamberlain said.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11r9l8nms/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280506110&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-435570927099947221?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896217065241600291.post-76982840032980135532009-12-24T18:45:00.000-07:002009-12-24T18:46:04.272-07:00 <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11snle1nr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2008050503&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080506/thumb.9c163894f7ed455c8926e7791d5c82c7.spurs_hornets_basketball_lawh118.jpg" width="129" height="93" alt="San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and Tony Parker sit on the bench near the end of the game against the San Antonio in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series Monday, May 5, 2008, in New Orleans. The Hornets won 102-84. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show. With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series.</p><br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11snle1nr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2008050503&prov=ap" target="_blank">Read More...</a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6896217065241600291-7698284003298013553?l=sportnutt.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15561462873819612756noreply@blogger.com0