GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida receiver Chris Rainey is
scheduled for a court appearance this morning after being charged
with aggravated stalking. According to Gainesville Police, Rainey
sent a woman he dated on and off the last three years a text
message that read, "Time to die," after leaving her home Monday
night. Rainey has six receptions and a touchdown this season.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Garza faces Ivan Nova tonight
when the Tampa Bay Rays host the Yankees in game two of their
series at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the opener last night 1-0
on Reid Brignac's (BRIHN'-yaks) 11th-inning, walk-off homer. The
victory gave the Rays a half-game lead over New York in the AL
East.
UNDATED (AP) - The San Diego Padres head into tonight's game at
Colorado holding a half-game lead over San Francisco in the NL
West. The Rockies, who had their 10-game winning streak snapped
Monday night, are only 2 1/2 games behind the Padres. The Giants,
who were idle last night, host Los Angeles.
NEW YORK (AP) - Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is due in court
today in New York City on assault charges. He is accused of
attacking his girlfriend's father outside a family lounge at Citi
Field. He was arrested after the Mets lost to Colorado on Aug. 11.
SEATTLE (AP) - The best-of-five WNBA Finals continue tonight
with the Seattle Storm holding a 1-0 lead over the Atlanta Dream.
The Storm won the opener Sunday on Sue Bird's 16-foot jumper in the
game's final moments.
