Team results
Chandler Austin 11th 16:24
Nick Yaeger 17th 16:35
Albert Meier 32nd 16:57
Dan Clark 50th 17:18
Andrew Thiel 17:38
Justin Niday 17:54
Scott Hansen 18:04
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Austin Leads Boone to 3rd Place at State XC
The Boone High varsity cross country team placed third at the Iowa state cross country championships at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge on October 30, 2010. The Toreadors were led by freshman Chandler Austin who placed 11th overall.
Friday, October 29, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 29th
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants are taking a 2-0
lead in the World Series to Texas where they hope to continue their
hot hitting in Game 3 Saturday night. Matt Cain and two relievers
combined on a four-hitter and the Giants blanked Texas 9-0 in Game
2, breaking open a close game with seven runs in the bottom of the
eighth.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is willing
to consider expanding the playoffs as early as next year. Selig
says a larger postseason might not have to wait for collective
bargaining with the players' association, even though union head
Michael Weiner said earlier this week that any changes in the
playoff format couldn't come until at least the 2012 season.
NEW YORK (AP) - A source with knowledge of the negotiations says
the New York Yankees and Joe Girardi have agreed in principle on a
new $9 million, three-year contract. Girardi has managed the Yanks
for three seasons, including guiding them to their 27th World
Series title last year.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre (fahrv), whose NFL-record
streak of 291 starts at quarterback is at risk, has shed the
walking boot he has been wearing to protect two small ankle
fractures. The 41-year-old quarterback has not practiced this week
but when asked if he thought he could play against New England,
Favre quipped: "I wouldn't put anything past me, to be honest with
you."
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - In college football, N.C. State upset
16th-ranked Florida State 28-24 on Russell Wilson's fourth-down TD
pass to George Bryan with 2:40 left. Wilson also ran for three
touchdowns for the 6-and-2 Wolfpack, who surpassed their victory
total from last season.
lead in the World Series to Texas where they hope to continue their
hot hitting in Game 3 Saturday night. Matt Cain and two relievers
combined on a four-hitter and the Giants blanked Texas 9-0 in Game
2, breaking open a close game with seven runs in the bottom of the
eighth.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is willing
to consider expanding the playoffs as early as next year. Selig
says a larger postseason might not have to wait for collective
bargaining with the players' association, even though union head
Michael Weiner said earlier this week that any changes in the
playoff format couldn't come until at least the 2012 season.
NEW YORK (AP) - A source with knowledge of the negotiations says
the New York Yankees and Joe Girardi have agreed in principle on a
new $9 million, three-year contract. Girardi has managed the Yanks
for three seasons, including guiding them to their 27th World
Series title last year.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre (fahrv), whose NFL-record
streak of 291 starts at quarterback is at risk, has shed the
walking boot he has been wearing to protect two small ankle
fractures. The 41-year-old quarterback has not practiced this week
but when asked if he thought he could play against New England,
Favre quipped: "I wouldn't put anything past me, to be honest with
you."
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - In college football, N.C. State upset
16th-ranked Florida State 28-24 on Russell Wilson's fourth-down TD
pass to George Bryan with 2:40 left. Wilson also ran for three
touchdowns for the 6-and-2 Wolfpack, who surpassed their victory
total from last season.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 28th
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants used a six-run
fifth inning to knock out Texas ace Cliff Lee in their 11-7 victory
over the Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series last night. Tonight
it's Matt Cain for the Giants against C.J. Wilson for the Rangers.
DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Arron Afflalo
added 22 and the Denver Nuggets opened the season with a 110-88 win
over the Utah Jazz in coach George Karl's return to the bench. Karl
missed the final two months of last season after being diagnosed
with throat and neck cancer.
CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James' former team has already done
something his new, super team in sunny Miami couldn't: Beat Boston.
Playing its first game in seven years without James, the Cleveland
Cavaliers stunned the Celtics 95-87 in their season opener last
night behind J.J. Hickson's 21 points.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Miami built an early 26-point lead but then
found itself in a ballgame before pulling out a 97-87 win over
Philadelphia for the first victory in the LeBron James, Dwayne Wade
and Chris Bosh era. Wade scored 30 and James scored 16 on
five-of-12 shooting.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre (farv) is not ruling
himself out of Sunday's game at New England despite two fractures
in his left ankle. The 41-year-old Favre, who has 291 consecutive
starts, probably won't practice until at least Friday but says he
has always had a "knack" for healing quickly.
fifth inning to knock out Texas ace Cliff Lee in their 11-7 victory
over the Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series last night. Tonight
it's Matt Cain for the Giants against C.J. Wilson for the Rangers.
DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Arron Afflalo
added 22 and the Denver Nuggets opened the season with a 110-88 win
over the Utah Jazz in coach George Karl's return to the bench. Karl
missed the final two months of last season after being diagnosed
with throat and neck cancer.
CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James' former team has already done
something his new, super team in sunny Miami couldn't: Beat Boston.
Playing its first game in seven years without James, the Cleveland
Cavaliers stunned the Celtics 95-87 in their season opener last
night behind J.J. Hickson's 21 points.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Miami built an early 26-point lead but then
found itself in a ballgame before pulling out a 97-87 win over
Philadelphia for the first victory in the LeBron James, Dwayne Wade
and Chris Bosh era. Wade scored 30 and James scored 16 on
five-of-12 shooting.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre (farv) is not ruling
himself out of Sunday's game at New England despite two fractures
in his left ankle. The 41-year-old Favre, who has 291 consecutive
starts, probably won't practice until at least Friday but says he
has always had a "knack" for healing quickly.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 27th
BOSTON (AP) - The Miami Heat were losers in their first game
since acquiring free agents LeBron James and Chris Bosh over the
summer, dropping an 88-80 decision at Boston. James finished with a
game-high 31 points but had just four rebounds and three assists
while Bosh and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade combined to score just 21 points
on 7-for-27 shooting. Ray Allen had 20 points for the Celtics, who
held the Heat to nine first-quarter points and led 45-30 by
halftime.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol (pow gah-SAHL')
combined for 56 points as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat
the Houston Rockets 112-110. Gasol had 29 points and 11 rebounds,
and Bryant added 27 points for the two-time defending champs, who
raised their 16th title banner before the game. But L.A. needed
Steve Blake's three-pointers with 18.8 seconds left to avoid a
season-opening loss.
NEW YORK (AP) - Sports Illustrated reports on its website that
the Mets have chosen Sandy Alderson to succeed Omar Minaya, who was
dismissed this month after six seasons. Alderson interviewed with
the Mets for a second time on Tuesday, one day after Josh Byrnes
had his second interview with the team. Alderson formerly was
president of the Oakland Athletics and chief executive officer of
the San Diego Padres.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Second-ranked Boise St. had no trouble
earning its 21st consecutive victory last night, blowing out
Louisiana Tech 49-20. Kellen Moore threw for two touchdowns and
caught another as the Broncos improved to 7-0 this season. Moore
was 20 of 28 for 298 yards, including scoring strikes to Austin
Pettis and Tyler Shoemaker.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State star wideout Justin
Blackmon was arrested early Tuesday on a suburban Dallas highway on
a misdemeanor DUI complaint, leaving his status unclear for future
games. Police say officers used radar to determine he was driving
92 mph in a 60 mph zone. Blackmon leads the Bowl Subdivision with
158.9 yards receiving per game, catching 62 passes for 1,112 yards
and 14 touchdowns.
since acquiring free agents LeBron James and Chris Bosh over the
summer, dropping an 88-80 decision at Boston. James finished with a
game-high 31 points but had just four rebounds and three assists
while Bosh and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade combined to score just 21 points
on 7-for-27 shooting. Ray Allen had 20 points for the Celtics, who
held the Heat to nine first-quarter points and led 45-30 by
halftime.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol (pow gah-SAHL')
combined for 56 points as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat
the Houston Rockets 112-110. Gasol had 29 points and 11 rebounds,
and Bryant added 27 points for the two-time defending champs, who
raised their 16th title banner before the game. But L.A. needed
Steve Blake's three-pointers with 18.8 seconds left to avoid a
season-opening loss.
NEW YORK (AP) - Sports Illustrated reports on its website that
the Mets have chosen Sandy Alderson to succeed Omar Minaya, who was
dismissed this month after six seasons. Alderson interviewed with
the Mets for a second time on Tuesday, one day after Josh Byrnes
had his second interview with the team. Alderson formerly was
president of the Oakland Athletics and chief executive officer of
the San Diego Padres.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Second-ranked Boise St. had no trouble
earning its 21st consecutive victory last night, blowing out
Louisiana Tech 49-20. Kellen Moore threw for two touchdowns and
caught another as the Broncos improved to 7-0 this season. Moore
was 20 of 28 for 298 yards, including scoring strikes to Austin
Pettis and Tyler Shoemaker.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State star wideout Justin
Blackmon was arrested early Tuesday on a suburban Dallas highway on
a misdemeanor DUI complaint, leaving his status unclear for future
games. Police say officers used radar to determine he was driving
92 mph in a 60 mph zone. Blackmon leads the Bowl Subdivision with
158.9 yards receiving per game, catching 62 passes for 1,112 yards
and 14 touchdowns.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 26th
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys lost quarterback Tony
Romo to a broken collarbone in the first half, en route to a 41-35
loss to division-rival New York that drops Dallas to 1-5 on the
season. The NFC East-leading Giants improve to 5-2. Romo is
expected to miss eight to 10 weeks.
TORONTO (AP) - Fourteen years after ending his pitching career,
and after four seasons as pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox,
John Farrell has his first managerial job -- at any level. He's the
new bench boss of the Toronto Blue Jays, replacing Cito (SEE'-toh)
Gaston, who left the post at the end of the season.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The World Series participants will have
their final pre-Fall Classic workouts today in San Francisco. The
Giants and Texas Rangers will play Game 1 in the best-of-seven
showdown for the championship tomorrow night in the City by the
Bay.
UNDATED (AP) - The three-game schedule on the opening night of a
new NBA season tips off tonight with a showdown between two of the
top teams in the East. LeBron James, Dwyane (dwayn) Wade, Chris
Bosh and the Miami Heat visit Boston to take on a Celtics club
that's added Shaquille O'Neal to a Big Three of Paul Pierce, Ray
Allen and Kevin Garnett (7:30 p.m. Eastern).
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Michal Handzus (HAND'-zoos) scored in the
fifth round of a shootout to give Los Angeles a 3-2 road win over
the Minnesota Wild. The Kings fifth win in six games gives them
sole possession of first place in the NHL's Pacific Division race,
two points better than idle San Jose.
Romo to a broken collarbone in the first half, en route to a 41-35
loss to division-rival New York that drops Dallas to 1-5 on the
season. The NFC East-leading Giants improve to 5-2. Romo is
expected to miss eight to 10 weeks.
TORONTO (AP) - Fourteen years after ending his pitching career,
and after four seasons as pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox,
John Farrell has his first managerial job -- at any level. He's the
new bench boss of the Toronto Blue Jays, replacing Cito (SEE'-toh)
Gaston, who left the post at the end of the season.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The World Series participants will have
their final pre-Fall Classic workouts today in San Francisco. The
Giants and Texas Rangers will play Game 1 in the best-of-seven
showdown for the championship tomorrow night in the City by the
Bay.
UNDATED (AP) - The three-game schedule on the opening night of a
new NBA season tips off tonight with a showdown between two of the
top teams in the East. LeBron James, Dwyane (dwayn) Wade, Chris
Bosh and the Miami Heat visit Boston to take on a Celtics club
that's added Shaquille O'Neal to a Big Three of Paul Pierce, Ray
Allen and Kevin Garnett (7:30 p.m. Eastern).
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Michal Handzus (HAND'-zoos) scored in the
fifth round of a shootout to give Los Angeles a 3-2 road win over
the Minnesota Wild. The Kings fifth win in six games gives them
sole possession of first place in the NHL's Pacific Division race,
two points better than idle San Jose.
Monday, October 25, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 27th
(AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots won
yesterday to pull even with the New York Jets for the AFC overall
lead at 5-1. Ben Roethlisberger threw for two touchdowns and Jeff
Reed hit a go-ahead, 18-yard field goal with 2:26 remaining as the
Steelers downed Miami 23-22. The Pats were able to escape with a
23-20 win at San Diego after Kris Brown missed a 50-yard field-goal
try with 23 seconds left.
NEW YORK (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre
(fahrv) reportedly has admitted leaving voicemails for the former
New York Jets game hostess to whom a Website says he also sent lewd
photos. Fox television's Jay Glazer reports that Favre told league
investigators he left phone messages for Jenn Sterger, who worked
for the Jets in 2008 when Favre was their quarterback. Glazer also
reports that Favre denied sending Sterger inappropriate photos.
NEW YORK (AP) - Oregon has held onto the No. 1 ranking in The
Associated Press football poll, with Boise State staying at No. 2.
The Ducks claimed 44 first-place votes after clobbering UCLA on
Thursday, and the idle Broncos picked up 11. Auburn is third,
followed by TCU, Michigan State, Alabama, Missouri, Utah, Wisconsin
and Ohio State.
(AP) - Auburn has taken over the top of the BCS standings after
Saturday's seven-point win against LSU. Oregon is second despite
being the top team in both the AP and coaches polls. Boise State is
No. 3, followed by TCU and Michigan State.
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) - Denny Hamlin is within six points of
four-time defending champ Jimmie Johnson in the Sprint Cup
standings after winning at Martinsville yesterday. Hamlin started
from the pole and passed Kevin Harvick for the lead with 29 laps to
go. Harvick settled for third and is within 62 points of Johnson,
who ended up fifth at Martinsville.
yesterday to pull even with the New York Jets for the AFC overall
lead at 5-1. Ben Roethlisberger threw for two touchdowns and Jeff
Reed hit a go-ahead, 18-yard field goal with 2:26 remaining as the
Steelers downed Miami 23-22. The Pats were able to escape with a
23-20 win at San Diego after Kris Brown missed a 50-yard field-goal
try with 23 seconds left.
NEW YORK (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre
(fahrv) reportedly has admitted leaving voicemails for the former
New York Jets game hostess to whom a Website says he also sent lewd
photos. Fox television's Jay Glazer reports that Favre told league
investigators he left phone messages for Jenn Sterger, who worked
for the Jets in 2008 when Favre was their quarterback. Glazer also
reports that Favre denied sending Sterger inappropriate photos.
NEW YORK (AP) - Oregon has held onto the No. 1 ranking in The
Associated Press football poll, with Boise State staying at No. 2.
The Ducks claimed 44 first-place votes after clobbering UCLA on
Thursday, and the idle Broncos picked up 11. Auburn is third,
followed by TCU, Michigan State, Alabama, Missouri, Utah, Wisconsin
and Ohio State.
(AP) - Auburn has taken over the top of the BCS standings after
Saturday's seven-point win against LSU. Oregon is second despite
being the top team in both the AP and coaches polls. Boise State is
No. 3, followed by TCU and Michigan State.
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) - Denny Hamlin is within six points of
four-time defending champ Jimmie Johnson in the Sprint Cup
standings after winning at Martinsville yesterday. Hamlin started
from the pole and passed Kevin Harvick for the lead with 29 laps to
go. Harvick settled for third and is within 62 points of Johnson,
who ended up fifth at Martinsville.
Friday, October 22, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 22nd
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants can celebrate
their first National League in eight years tonight if they beat the
Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the NLCS. Tim Lincecum
(LIHN'-seh-kuhm) takes the mound for the Giants against Phillies
ace Roy Halladay in a rematch of Game 1, which was won by San
Francisco 4-3. Should the Phils stay alive, Game 6 will be held
Saturday in Philadelphia.
TORONTO (AP) - Major league home run leader Jose Bautista
(boh-TEE'-stah) has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia and
will be ready for the start of spring training. The Toronto Blue
Jays All-Star hit a team-record 54 homers and finished with 124
RBIs, 109 runs and 100 walks in a career-high 161 games.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison
backed off on his retirement threat and returned to practice today
after being excused from yesterday's workout. Steelers coach Mike
Tomlin gave Harrison time to cool off after being fined $75,000 on
Tuesday for a helmet hit on a Cleveland Browns receiver last
weekend. Harrison was so upset with the fine and the NFL's stricter
enforcement of dangerous hits that he said he was weighing
retirement.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The agent for Vincent Jackson says the wide
receiver will report to the San Diego Chargers next week and sign
his contract tender. By reporting Oct. 29, Jackson will be able to
serve a three-game, team-imposed suspension on the roster exempt
list, then play in the final six games to accrue his sixth season
toward unrestricted free agency.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce
Pearl is working without a contract while the NCAA investigates his
staff's recruiting practices. A Tennessee spokesman says Pearl's
contract was terminated on Sept. 9, a day before he publicly
revealed he had provided incorrect information during an interview
with NCAA investigators. The contract Pearl had been working under
allowed for termination in the case of "acts of fraud" committed
by the coach in the performance of his duties.
their first National League in eight years tonight if they beat the
Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the NLCS. Tim Lincecum
(LIHN'-seh-kuhm) takes the mound for the Giants against Phillies
ace Roy Halladay in a rematch of Game 1, which was won by San
Francisco 4-3. Should the Phils stay alive, Game 6 will be held
Saturday in Philadelphia.
TORONTO (AP) - Major league home run leader Jose Bautista
(boh-TEE'-stah) has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia and
will be ready for the start of spring training. The Toronto Blue
Jays All-Star hit a team-record 54 homers and finished with 124
RBIs, 109 runs and 100 walks in a career-high 161 games.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison
backed off on his retirement threat and returned to practice today
after being excused from yesterday's workout. Steelers coach Mike
Tomlin gave Harrison time to cool off after being fined $75,000 on
Tuesday for a helmet hit on a Cleveland Browns receiver last
weekend. Harrison was so upset with the fine and the NFL's stricter
enforcement of dangerous hits that he said he was weighing
retirement.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The agent for Vincent Jackson says the wide
receiver will report to the San Diego Chargers next week and sign
his contract tender. By reporting Oct. 29, Jackson will be able to
serve a three-game, team-imposed suspension on the roster exempt
list, then play in the final six games to accrue his sixth season
toward unrestricted free agency.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce
Pearl is working without a contract while the NCAA investigates his
staff's recruiting practices. A Tennessee spokesman says Pearl's
contract was terminated on Sept. 9, a day before he publicly
revealed he had provided incorrect information during an interview
with NCAA investigators. The contract Pearl had been working under
allowed for termination in the case of "acts of fraud" committed
by the coach in the performance of his duties.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 21st
NEW YORK (AP) - Solo homers by Nick Swisher, Robinson Cano
(kuh-NOH') and Curtis Granderson helped the New York Yankees whip
the Texas Rangers 7-2, forcing a Game 6 in the American League
Championship Series. Swisher and Cano hit back-to-back shots to put
the Yankees ahead 5-0 in the third inning. CC Sabathia pitched in
and out of trouble for six innings, yielding 11 hits but only two
runs while striking out seven.
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira
(teh-SHEHR'-uh) will miss the rest of the postseason after
straining his right hamstring during Game 4 of the ALCS against
Texas. Teixeira was 0-for-14 with four strikeouts in the series
before the injury caused the Yankees to take him off the postseason
roster. He was replaced at first base yesterday by Lance Berkman
and replaced on the roster by infielder Eduardo Perez.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants have a
three-games-to-one lead in the National League Championship Series.
Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval drove in two runs apiece before
Juan Uribe's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth gave the
Giants a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Roy Halladay will
try to keep the Phillies' hopes alive for a third-straight NL
pennant when he takes the mound against Tim Lincecum
(LIHN'-seh-kuhm).
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre (fahrv) is staying mum
about his meeting with NFL officials regarding allegations that he
sent suggestive messages and lewd photos to a woman who worked for
the New York Jets. The Vikings QB met with an NFL security official
Tuesday regarding the allegations. Favre called the NFL's
investigation into his alleged behavior a "league matter" in a
conference call with reporters and declined to answer questions in
his weekly news conference with Minnesota media.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - The 72-hour window of hope has come and
gone for paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand without
word on whether he has had any feeling or movement below his neck.
Coach Greg Schiano (shee-AH'-noh) had no medical update on
LeGrand's condition after the team practiced Wednesday. The
defensive tackle was paralyzed from the neck down making a tackle
on a kickoff return against Army on Saturday afternoon.
(kuh-NOH') and Curtis Granderson helped the New York Yankees whip
the Texas Rangers 7-2, forcing a Game 6 in the American League
Championship Series. Swisher and Cano hit back-to-back shots to put
the Yankees ahead 5-0 in the third inning. CC Sabathia pitched in
and out of trouble for six innings, yielding 11 hits but only two
runs while striking out seven.
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira
(teh-SHEHR'-uh) will miss the rest of the postseason after
straining his right hamstring during Game 4 of the ALCS against
Texas. Teixeira was 0-for-14 with four strikeouts in the series
before the injury caused the Yankees to take him off the postseason
roster. He was replaced at first base yesterday by Lance Berkman
and replaced on the roster by infielder Eduardo Perez.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants have a
three-games-to-one lead in the National League Championship Series.
Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval drove in two runs apiece before
Juan Uribe's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth gave the
Giants a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Roy Halladay will
try to keep the Phillies' hopes alive for a third-straight NL
pennant when he takes the mound against Tim Lincecum
(LIHN'-seh-kuhm).
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre (fahrv) is staying mum
about his meeting with NFL officials regarding allegations that he
sent suggestive messages and lewd photos to a woman who worked for
the New York Jets. The Vikings QB met with an NFL security official
Tuesday regarding the allegations. Favre called the NFL's
investigation into his alleged behavior a "league matter" in a
conference call with reporters and declined to answer questions in
his weekly news conference with Minnesota media.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - The 72-hour window of hope has come and
gone for paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand without
word on whether he has had any feeling or movement below his neck.
Coach Greg Schiano (shee-AH'-noh) had no medical update on
LeGrand's condition after the team practiced Wednesday. The
defensive tackle was paralyzed from the neck down making a tackle
on a kickoff return against Army on Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 20th
NEW YORK (AP) - Texas can trigger a history-making celebration
at Yankee Stadium later today with a win in Game 5 of the ALCS. If
the Rangers can complete a three-game sweep in New York they would
advance to the World Series for the first time. C.J. Wilson is
scheduled to start for the Rangers against 21-game winner CC
Sabathia (suh-BA'-thee-uh).
NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira
(teh-SHEHR'-uh) suffered a strained right hamstring in last night's
10-3 ALCS loss to Texas and is done for the playoff. The All-Star
first baseman was told the injury will take six to eight weeks to
heal.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco will look to rookie Madison
Bumgarner to edge them within a victory of their first World Series
berth since 2002. He gets the start in Game 4 against Philadelphia
today. The Phillies go with Joe Blanton who has not started since
September 29th.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Vancouver's Rick Rypien could be in for
some discipline by the NHL after pushing a fan during last night's
loss to Minnesota. Rypien was heading down the tunnel to the locker
room after being assessed a misconduct penalty when he pushed the
fan at the railing who was applauding.
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) - David Tom takes a one-shot lead over
Ernie Els into today's play at the Grand Slam of Golf while Graeme
McDowell trails by five shots and Martin Kaymer by seven. Toms is
subbing for British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen (WUHST'-hy-zen),
in the tournament for the winners of the majors. Oosthuizen has an
ankle injury.
at Yankee Stadium later today with a win in Game 5 of the ALCS. If
the Rangers can complete a three-game sweep in New York they would
advance to the World Series for the first time. C.J. Wilson is
scheduled to start for the Rangers against 21-game winner CC
Sabathia (suh-BA'-thee-uh).
NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira
(teh-SHEHR'-uh) suffered a strained right hamstring in last night's
10-3 ALCS loss to Texas and is done for the playoff. The All-Star
first baseman was told the injury will take six to eight weeks to
heal.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco will look to rookie Madison
Bumgarner to edge them within a victory of their first World Series
berth since 2002. He gets the start in Game 4 against Philadelphia
today. The Phillies go with Joe Blanton who has not started since
September 29th.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Vancouver's Rick Rypien could be in for
some discipline by the NHL after pushing a fan during last night's
loss to Minnesota. Rypien was heading down the tunnel to the locker
room after being assessed a misconduct penalty when he pushed the
fan at the railing who was applauding.
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) - David Tom takes a one-shot lead over
Ernie Els into today's play at the Grand Slam of Golf while Graeme
McDowell trails by five shots and Martin Kaymer by seven. Toms is
subbing for British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen (WUHST'-hy-zen),
in the tournament for the winners of the majors. Oosthuizen has an
ankle injury.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 19th
NEW YORK (AP) - Thanks to another dominating postseason
performance by Cliff Lee, the Texas Rangers own a 2-1 lead in the
AL championship series over the defending World Series champion New
York Yankees. Lee gave up just two hits and struck out 13 in eight
overpowering innings in the Rangers' 8-0 win over the Yankees with
Game 4 scheduled for this evening in the Bronx.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - After yesterday's travel day, the NLCS
resumes in San Francisco this afternoon with a solid pitching
matchup in Game 3 between the Giants and two-time defending NL
champion Phillies. Matt Cain, a 13-game winner in the regular
season, gets the nod for the Giants against lefty Cole Hamels of
the Phils.
(AP) - Two baseball managerial decisions have been made for
2011. The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing Tony LaRussa back for
his 16th season at the helm of the Cardinals and the Seattle
Mariners picked ex-Cleveland manager Eric Wedge to be their 2011
skipper.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans sit atop the AFC
South in a three-way tie for the lead with Indianapolis and Houston
following their 30-3 rout of Jacksonville last night. Starting QB
Vince Young got knocked out with a sprained knee on the second
series but backup Kerry Collins led the Titans on five straight
scoring drives as Tennessee improve to 4-and-2.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - University of Michigan officials say
they've sold 105,585 tickets for an outdoor hockey game at Michigan
Stadium between the Wolverines and rival Michigan State. "The Big
Chill at the Big House" takes place Dec. 11 and Michigan officials
say they expect to set a world record for attendance at an ice
hockey game that day.
performance by Cliff Lee, the Texas Rangers own a 2-1 lead in the
AL championship series over the defending World Series champion New
York Yankees. Lee gave up just two hits and struck out 13 in eight
overpowering innings in the Rangers' 8-0 win over the Yankees with
Game 4 scheduled for this evening in the Bronx.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - After yesterday's travel day, the NLCS
resumes in San Francisco this afternoon with a solid pitching
matchup in Game 3 between the Giants and two-time defending NL
champion Phillies. Matt Cain, a 13-game winner in the regular
season, gets the nod for the Giants against lefty Cole Hamels of
the Phils.
(AP) - Two baseball managerial decisions have been made for
2011. The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing Tony LaRussa back for
his 16th season at the helm of the Cardinals and the Seattle
Mariners picked ex-Cleveland manager Eric Wedge to be their 2011
skipper.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans sit atop the AFC
South in a three-way tie for the lead with Indianapolis and Houston
following their 30-3 rout of Jacksonville last night. Starting QB
Vince Young got knocked out with a sprained knee on the second
series but backup Kerry Collins led the Titans on five straight
scoring drives as Tennessee improve to 4-and-2.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - University of Michigan officials say
they've sold 105,585 tickets for an outdoor hockey game at Michigan
Stadium between the Wolverines and rival Michigan State. "The Big
Chill at the Big House" takes place Dec. 11 and Michigan officials
say they expect to set a world record for attendance at an ice
hockey game that day.
Monday, October 18, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 18th
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The National League Championship Series is
heading back to San Francisco tied at a game apiece following the
Philadelphia Phillies' 6-1 win over the Giants. Winning pitcher Roy
Oswalt (OHZ'-wahlt) held the Giants to a run and three hits while
striking out nine in eight innings. Jimmy Rollins opened and closed
the scoring, working out a bases-loaded walk in the first and
hitting a three-run double in the seventh.
UNDATED (AP) - Oregon has grabbed the top spot in the latest
Associated Press football poll, but the Ducks are second to
Oklahoma in the first BCS standings of the season. Boise State is
second in the AP poll, followed by Oklahoma, TCU and Auburn. Boise
is third in the BCS.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan
Mallett suffered a concussion during Saturday's loss at Auburn. The
university released a statement from a team athletic trainer that
says Mallett's symptoms are improving, and he will continue to be
evaluated. Mallett has passed for 1,844 yards and 14 touchdowns
this season.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota has fired football coach Tim
Brewster and named offensive coordinator Jeff Horton as interim
coach for the remainder of the season. The move was made after the
Gophers suffered their sixth straight loss, 28-17 to Purdue.
Brewster went 15-30 in 3 1/2 seasons at Minnesota, including a 6-21
record in the Big Ten.
UNDATED (AP) - Rocco Mediate closed with a 2-over 73 that was
good enough for a one-stroke win over Bo Van Pelt and Alex Prugh in
the PGA's Frys.com Open in California. Mediate was 15-under in
earning $900,000. And Beatriz Recari has picked up her first LPGA
victory in the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge in California with a
14-under total, one shot ahead of Gwladys Nocera (GLAD'-ihs
noh-SEHR'-uh).
heading back to San Francisco tied at a game apiece following the
Philadelphia Phillies' 6-1 win over the Giants. Winning pitcher Roy
Oswalt (OHZ'-wahlt) held the Giants to a run and three hits while
striking out nine in eight innings. Jimmy Rollins opened and closed
the scoring, working out a bases-loaded walk in the first and
hitting a three-run double in the seventh.
UNDATED (AP) - Oregon has grabbed the top spot in the latest
Associated Press football poll, but the Ducks are second to
Oklahoma in the first BCS standings of the season. Boise State is
second in the AP poll, followed by Oklahoma, TCU and Auburn. Boise
is third in the BCS.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan
Mallett suffered a concussion during Saturday's loss at Auburn. The
university released a statement from a team athletic trainer that
says Mallett's symptoms are improving, and he will continue to be
evaluated. Mallett has passed for 1,844 yards and 14 touchdowns
this season.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota has fired football coach Tim
Brewster and named offensive coordinator Jeff Horton as interim
coach for the remainder of the season. The move was made after the
Gophers suffered their sixth straight loss, 28-17 to Purdue.
Brewster went 15-30 in 3 1/2 seasons at Minnesota, including a 6-21
record in the Big Ten.
UNDATED (AP) - Rocco Mediate closed with a 2-over 73 that was
good enough for a one-stroke win over Bo Van Pelt and Alex Prugh in
the PGA's Frys.com Open in California. Mediate was 15-under in
earning $900,000. And Beatriz Recari has picked up her first LPGA
victory in the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge in California with a
14-under total, one shot ahead of Gwladys Nocera (GLAD'-ihs
noh-SEHR'-uh).
Friday, October 15, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 15th
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - After a two-day lull, Major League
Baseball's playoffs resume tonight with Game 1 of the AL
championship series between the Texas Rangers and visiting New York
Yankees. C.J. Wilson will throw the first pitch. He'll be opposed
by fellow left-hander CC Sabathia (suh-BATH'-ee-uh) of the Yanks.
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP) - Four days after climbing back into the
AP poll following a two-week absence, West Virginia would seem to
have extended its stay by at least another week. The 25th-ranked
Mountaineers improved to 5-1 with a 20-6 Big East victory over
South Florida under the lights in Morgantown.
UNDATED (AP) - College basketball returns to the scene tonight
with its annual "Midnight Madness" celebrations. Defending men's
champion Duke is among those taking part. And Connecticut's
two-time defending champion women's squad will also be featured.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - University of Connecticut officials are
attending a morning hearing before the NCAA infractions committee
on previously acknowledged violations in UConn's men's basketball
program. The university says the evidence does not support the
NCAA's finding that coach Jim Calhoun failed to promote an
atmosphere for compliance.
UNDATED (AP) - The NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a
3-and-0 start following a 3-2 win over Stanley Cup finalist
Philadelphia. Nashville hung on to defeat St. Louis 4-3 last night
and is 3-and-0 for just the second time in club history, while
Dallas got to 3-and-0 with a 4-1 victory over Detroit.
Baseball's playoffs resume tonight with Game 1 of the AL
championship series between the Texas Rangers and visiting New York
Yankees. C.J. Wilson will throw the first pitch. He'll be opposed
by fellow left-hander CC Sabathia (suh-BATH'-ee-uh) of the Yanks.
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP) - Four days after climbing back into the
AP poll following a two-week absence, West Virginia would seem to
have extended its stay by at least another week. The 25th-ranked
Mountaineers improved to 5-1 with a 20-6 Big East victory over
South Florida under the lights in Morgantown.
UNDATED (AP) - College basketball returns to the scene tonight
with its annual "Midnight Madness" celebrations. Defending men's
champion Duke is among those taking part. And Connecticut's
two-time defending champion women's squad will also be featured.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - University of Connecticut officials are
attending a morning hearing before the NCAA infractions committee
on previously acknowledged violations in UConn's men's basketball
program. The university says the evidence does not support the
NCAA's finding that coach Jim Calhoun failed to promote an
atmosphere for compliance.
UNDATED (AP) - The NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a
3-and-0 start following a 3-2 win over Stanley Cup finalist
Philadelphia. Nashville hung on to defeat St. Louis 4-3 last night
and is 3-and-0 for just the second time in club history, while
Dallas got to 3-and-0 with a 4-1 victory over Detroit.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 14th
ATLANTA (AP) - Fredi Gonzalez was introduced yesterday as the
new manager of the Atlanta Braves. Gonzalez previously managed the
Florida Marlins, going 276-279 in 3 1/2 seasons before he was
dismissed four months ago. He also served three years as the
Braves' third base coach under Bobby Cox, who retired after leading
the team to 15 playoff berths since 1991.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre
(fahrv) says he would consider missing a game or two if the pain in
his throwing elbow gets worse. Favre has started an NFL-record 289
consecutive games but did not practice yesterday as he tries to
alleviate the tendinitis in his right elbow.
FLORHAM, N.J. (AP) - Jets coach Rex Ryan will decide whether
Darrelle Revis (duh-REHL' REE'-vihs) will play in New York's next
game at Denver on Sunday after saying he mistakenly allowed the
star cornerback to make that determination for Monday's game. Revis
played in New York's 29-20 victory over Minnesota but said his left
hamstring was "very sore" and bothered him throughout the game.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce
Gradkowski sat out practice Wednesday with an injured right
shoulder that could sideline him for this week's game against the
San Francisco 49ers. Jason Campbell is approaching this week as if
he will start after replacing Gradkowski in the first quarter of
Sunday's win against San Diego. Campbell completed 13 of 18 passes
for 159 yards and a touchdown, leading the Raiders to touchdown
drives of 97 and 73 yards in the second half.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has
been fined for faking an injury to keep from playing in the team's
home preseason opener. Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Arenas
claimed to have a sore knee before Tuesday night's outing against
Atlanta. Arenas said after the game that he pretended to have a bum
knee to give teammate Nick Young a chance to start.
new manager of the Atlanta Braves. Gonzalez previously managed the
Florida Marlins, going 276-279 in 3 1/2 seasons before he was
dismissed four months ago. He also served three years as the
Braves' third base coach under Bobby Cox, who retired after leading
the team to 15 playoff berths since 1991.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre
(fahrv) says he would consider missing a game or two if the pain in
his throwing elbow gets worse. Favre has started an NFL-record 289
consecutive games but did not practice yesterday as he tries to
alleviate the tendinitis in his right elbow.
FLORHAM, N.J. (AP) - Jets coach Rex Ryan will decide whether
Darrelle Revis (duh-REHL' REE'-vihs) will play in New York's next
game at Denver on Sunday after saying he mistakenly allowed the
star cornerback to make that determination for Monday's game. Revis
played in New York's 29-20 victory over Minnesota but said his left
hamstring was "very sore" and bothered him throughout the game.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce
Gradkowski sat out practice Wednesday with an injured right
shoulder that could sideline him for this week's game against the
San Francisco 49ers. Jason Campbell is approaching this week as if
he will start after replacing Gradkowski in the first quarter of
Sunday's win against San Diego. Campbell completed 13 of 18 passes
for 159 yards and a touchdown, leading the Raiders to touchdown
drives of 97 and 73 yards in the second half.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has
been fined for faking an injury to keep from playing in the team's
home preseason opener. Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Arenas
claimed to have a sore knee before Tuesday night's outing against
Atlanta. Arenas said after the game that he pretended to have a bum
knee to give teammate Nick Young a chance to start.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 13th
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas beat Tampa Bay 5-1 in the decisive
fifth game of their AL division series and will host the New York
Yankees for Game 1 of the AL championship series Friday night.
Rangers lefty Cliff Lee tossed a six-hitter to improve his
postseason record to 6-0 over seven career postseason starts.
ATLANTA (AP) - According to several media reports in Atlanta,
Fredi Gonzalez will be taking over on the Braves bench for retiring
manager Bobby Cox. Gonzalez, who was fired as skipper of the
Florida Marlins in July, served as a minor league manager in the
Braves organization and was the team's third-base coach from
2003-06. The official announcement is expected tomorrow.
CHICAGO (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there is no
timetable for wrapping up an investigation of an Internet report
that Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (fahrv) sent racy text
messages and lewd photos to a former New York Jets game hostess.
Goodell says he has no plans to meet with Favre, "but if it is
something that would help us get to a conclusion and it is
warranted, I will do so."
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - It appears Samuel Dalembert
(DAL'-em-behr) will miss his first regular-season game in five
years when Sacramento opens a new campaign NBA later this month. An
MRI shows the Kings center has a strained left groin and is looking
at four to six weeks on the sideline.
SHANGHAI (AP) - Andy Roddick's hopes of finishing inside the top
10 of the ATP rankings for the ninth straight season took a blow
today when he pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with a thigh
injury. The 10th-seeded American abandoned his second-round match
while leading 6-3, 2-3.
fifth game of their AL division series and will host the New York
Yankees for Game 1 of the AL championship series Friday night.
Rangers lefty Cliff Lee tossed a six-hitter to improve his
postseason record to 6-0 over seven career postseason starts.
ATLANTA (AP) - According to several media reports in Atlanta,
Fredi Gonzalez will be taking over on the Braves bench for retiring
manager Bobby Cox. Gonzalez, who was fired as skipper of the
Florida Marlins in July, served as a minor league manager in the
Braves organization and was the team's third-base coach from
2003-06. The official announcement is expected tomorrow.
CHICAGO (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there is no
timetable for wrapping up an investigation of an Internet report
that Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (fahrv) sent racy text
messages and lewd photos to a former New York Jets game hostess.
Goodell says he has no plans to meet with Favre, "but if it is
something that would help us get to a conclusion and it is
warranted, I will do so."
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - It appears Samuel Dalembert
(DAL'-em-behr) will miss his first regular-season game in five
years when Sacramento opens a new campaign NBA later this month. An
MRI shows the Kings center has a strained left groin and is looking
at four to six weeks on the sideline.
SHANGHAI (AP) - Andy Roddick's hopes of finishing inside the top
10 of the ATP rankings for the ninth straight season took a blow
today when he pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with a thigh
injury. The 10th-seeded American abandoned his second-round match
while leading 6-3, 2-3.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 12th
ATLANTA (AP) - The San Francisco Giants will open the National
League Championship Series Saturday night in Philadelphia with
their ace Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) scheduled to open against
Roy Halladay, who tossed a no-hitter in his last start for the
Phillies. Cody Ross homered and drove in two runs as the Giants
nipped Atlanta 3-2 to win the NLDS in four games - all decided by
one run.
ATLANTA (AP) - The San Francisco Giants tipped their caps to
retiring 69-year-old manager Bobby Cox, who ended a 25-year
managerial reign with last night's defeat. Cox was emotional after
the game and goes into retirement as the fourth-winningest manager
of all-time with 2,504 regular-season victories and one World
Series title.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays send out 19-game
winner David Price against the Texas Rangers' Cliff Lee in
tonight's decisive fifth game of the American League Division
Series tied at two games apiece. The Rays are trying to win their
third straight game after falling into an 0-2 hole against the
Rangers, who have never won a postseason series.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets built a 12-0 lead
early in the second half and held off a furious rally by Brett
Favre to pull out a 29-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Favre
tossed three second-half TD passes to give him 502 for his career,
the first NFL quarterback to surpass 500 TD passes and 70,000
career passing yards.
CHICAGO (AP) - With negotiations on a new contract with the
players going slowly, NFL owners began their fall meetings in
Chicago yesterday mostly in committee meetings. But a plan on how
to proceed in those negotiations with the union for a new
collective bargaining agreement will be the main topic today.
League Championship Series Saturday night in Philadelphia with
their ace Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) scheduled to open against
Roy Halladay, who tossed a no-hitter in his last start for the
Phillies. Cody Ross homered and drove in two runs as the Giants
nipped Atlanta 3-2 to win the NLDS in four games - all decided by
one run.
ATLANTA (AP) - The San Francisco Giants tipped their caps to
retiring 69-year-old manager Bobby Cox, who ended a 25-year
managerial reign with last night's defeat. Cox was emotional after
the game and goes into retirement as the fourth-winningest manager
of all-time with 2,504 regular-season victories and one World
Series title.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays send out 19-game
winner David Price against the Texas Rangers' Cliff Lee in
tonight's decisive fifth game of the American League Division
Series tied at two games apiece. The Rays are trying to win their
third straight game after falling into an 0-2 hole against the
Rangers, who have never won a postseason series.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets built a 12-0 lead
early in the second half and held off a furious rally by Brett
Favre to pull out a 29-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Favre
tossed three second-half TD passes to give him 502 for his career,
the first NFL quarterback to surpass 500 TD passes and 70,000
career passing yards.
CHICAGO (AP) - With negotiations on a new contract with the
players going slowly, NFL owners began their fall meetings in
Chicago yesterday mostly in committee meetings. But a plan on how
to proceed in those negotiations with the union for a new
collective bargaining agreement will be the main topic today.
Monday, October 11, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 11th
UNDATED (AP) - Philadelphia advanced to the National League
Championship Series last night with a 2-0 win over Cincinnati. The
win gave the Phillies the best-of-five series in three straight. In
the other games yesterday, San Francisco took a 2-1 lead over the
Braves with a 3-2 victory, and Tampa Bay has forced a fifth and
deciding game with Texas with a 5-2 win.
ATLANTA (AP) - Game 4 in the San Francisco-Atlanta National
League Divisional Series is tonight in Atlanta. The Giants top the
series two games to one and can close it out on the Braves' home
turf. The pitching matchup has rookie Madison Bumgarner going for
the Giants against Braves 16-game winner Derek Lowe.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Tonight's NFL game is being played
in the new home of the Giants and Jets. This evening's game
features the Jets against Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL's last unbeaten team, Kansas City,
suffered its first loss of the season yesterday. Playing in
Indianapolis, the Chiefs were stopped by the Colts 19-9. For the
first time this season, Peyton Manning failed to top 300 yards
passing as he finished 26 of 44 for 244 yards.
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) - Six races remain in the NASCAR Chase
championship. The winner of yesterday's race was Tony Stewart, who
now trails points leader Jimmie Johnson by 107 points. Johnson
leads Denny Hamlin by 36 points after the first four races in the
10-race competition.
Championship Series last night with a 2-0 win over Cincinnati. The
win gave the Phillies the best-of-five series in three straight. In
the other games yesterday, San Francisco took a 2-1 lead over the
Braves with a 3-2 victory, and Tampa Bay has forced a fifth and
deciding game with Texas with a 5-2 win.
ATLANTA (AP) - Game 4 in the San Francisco-Atlanta National
League Divisional Series is tonight in Atlanta. The Giants top the
series two games to one and can close it out on the Braves' home
turf. The pitching matchup has rookie Madison Bumgarner going for
the Giants against Braves 16-game winner Derek Lowe.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Tonight's NFL game is being played
in the new home of the Giants and Jets. This evening's game
features the Jets against Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL's last unbeaten team, Kansas City,
suffered its first loss of the season yesterday. Playing in
Indianapolis, the Chiefs were stopped by the Colts 19-9. For the
first time this season, Peyton Manning failed to top 300 yards
passing as he finished 26 of 44 for 244 yards.
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) - Six races remain in the NASCAR Chase
championship. The winner of yesterday's race was Tony Stewart, who
now trails points leader Jimmie Johnson by 107 points. Johnson
leads Denny Hamlin by 36 points after the first four races in the
10-race competition.
Friday, October 8, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 8th
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) tossed a
two-hitter and fanned a Giants postseason-record 14 in hurling the
San Francisco Giants past Atlanta 1-0 in the opener of that
National League Division Series. Game 2 of that NLDS is tonight
with 13-game winner Matt Cain going for the Giants against Tommy
Hanson.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins series
has a day off today, and do the Twins ever need it. The Twins find
themselves down 2-0 after losing their 11th straight postseason
game and eighth in a row to the Yanks, 5-2 last night, as Lance
Berkman homered and drove in two runs to help Andy Pettitte win his
19th career postseason game.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays are another team
needing a day off, and they're getting one today as well. The Texas
Rangers, who've never won a postseason series, need just one
victory in Texas after blanking the Rays 6-0 yesterday to take a
2-0 series lead.
DENVER (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks opened defense of their
Stanley Cup crown by losing 4-3 in overtime to the Colorado
Avalanche. Paul Stastny scored twice, including the game-winner
with 1:20 left in OT, for the Avs.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - The seventh-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers
improved to 5-and-0 after ending a 99-year rivalry with Kansas
State by thrashing the outmanned Wildcats 48-13. Nebraska
quarterback Taylor Martinez rushed for 242 yards and four
touchdowns and now has run for 737 yards in his first five games, a
record for Nebraska quarterbacks.
two-hitter and fanned a Giants postseason-record 14 in hurling the
San Francisco Giants past Atlanta 1-0 in the opener of that
National League Division Series. Game 2 of that NLDS is tonight
with 13-game winner Matt Cain going for the Giants against Tommy
Hanson.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins series
has a day off today, and do the Twins ever need it. The Twins find
themselves down 2-0 after losing their 11th straight postseason
game and eighth in a row to the Yanks, 5-2 last night, as Lance
Berkman homered and drove in two runs to help Andy Pettitte win his
19th career postseason game.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays are another team
needing a day off, and they're getting one today as well. The Texas
Rangers, who've never won a postseason series, need just one
victory in Texas after blanking the Rays 6-0 yesterday to take a
2-0 series lead.
DENVER (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks opened defense of their
Stanley Cup crown by losing 4-3 in overtime to the Colorado
Avalanche. Paul Stastny scored twice, including the game-winner
with 1:20 left in OT, for the Avs.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - The seventh-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers
improved to 5-and-0 after ending a 99-year rivalry with Kansas
State by thrashing the outmanned Wildcats 48-13. Nebraska
quarterback Taylor Martinez rushed for 242 yards and four
touchdowns and now has run for 737 yards in his first five games, a
record for Nebraska quarterbacks.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 7th
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa State tight end Collin Franklin has
been honored for his performance in last week's win over Texas
Tech.
Franklin was named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week after
catching six passes for 68 yards in the 52-38 victory over the Red
Raiders.
Franklin also scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to put
the Cyclones ahead for good.
The Mackey honor is a national award presented by the Nassau
County Sports Commission.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Roy Halladay etched his name into baseball's
record books by hurling the first postseason no-hitter since Don
Larsen's perfect game in 1956. Halladay struck out eight and walk
just one as Philadelphia blanked Cincinnati 4-0 in the opening game
of the National League Division Series.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Cliff Lee struck out 10 in seven
innings and Nelson Cruz and Bengie Molina homered off David Price
in the Texas Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the
opening game of that ALDS. Game 2 is today at Tropicana Field where
James Shields tries to get the Rays even against C.J. Wilson of the
Rangers.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mark Teixeira (teh-SHEHR'-uh) launched a
two-run tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that gave the
New York Yankees a 6-4 victory over Minnesota in the opener of that
ALDS. The Twins have lost seven straight postseason games to the
Yanks, who try for a 2-0 series edge when they send out playoff
veteran Andy Pettitte against the Twins' 17-game winner Carl Pavano
in this evening's Game 2.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The last series to get started is in the
City by the Bay where the NL West champion San Francisco Giants
host the wild card Atlanta Braves at AT&T Park today. It's a
matchup of 16-game winners, Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) of the
Giants against Derek Lowe.
been honored for his performance in last week's win over Texas
Tech.
Franklin was named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week after
catching six passes for 68 yards in the 52-38 victory over the Red
Raiders.
Franklin also scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to put
the Cyclones ahead for good.
The Mackey honor is a national award presented by the Nassau
County Sports Commission.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Roy Halladay etched his name into baseball's
record books by hurling the first postseason no-hitter since Don
Larsen's perfect game in 1956. Halladay struck out eight and walk
just one as Philadelphia blanked Cincinnati 4-0 in the opening game
of the National League Division Series.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Cliff Lee struck out 10 in seven
innings and Nelson Cruz and Bengie Molina homered off David Price
in the Texas Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the
opening game of that ALDS. Game 2 is today at Tropicana Field where
James Shields tries to get the Rays even against C.J. Wilson of the
Rangers.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mark Teixeira (teh-SHEHR'-uh) launched a
two-run tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that gave the
New York Yankees a 6-4 victory over Minnesota in the opener of that
ALDS. The Twins have lost seven straight postseason games to the
Yanks, who try for a 2-0 series edge when they send out playoff
veteran Andy Pettitte against the Twins' 17-game winner Carl Pavano
in this evening's Game 2.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The last series to get started is in the
City by the Bay where the NL West champion San Francisco Giants
host the wild card Atlanta Braves at AT&T Park today. It's a
matchup of 16-game winners, Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) of the
Giants against Derek Lowe.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 6th
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A person with knowledge of the deal tells The
Associated Press that New England and Minnesota have completed a
trade that sends disgruntled Patriots receiver Randy Moss to the
Vikings. ESPN first reported that the deal was done, with the Pats
getting a third-round pick in return.
UNDATED (AP) - Buckle up for a month of playoff baseball. There
are three games on the opening day of the 2010 postseason,
beginning with Texas at Tampa Bay (1:37 p.m. Eastern). Cincinnati
at Philadelphia is up next, with New York and Minnesota bringing
down the curtain tonight in Minneapolis.
MIAMI (AP) - Miami's Big 3 were together for all of three
minutes before Dwyane (dwayn) Wade limped into the locker room with
a strained right hamstring. But LeBron James and Chris Bosh more
than picked up the slack, combining for 38 points in a 105-89 win
over the Detroit Pistons in the Heat's exhibition opener.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State football coach Mark
Dantonio expects to travel with the team for this weekend's game at
Michigan as he recovers from a mild heart attack and subsequent
blood clot in his leg. Dantonio has missed two games. He actually
planned to come back last weekend for a home game against Wisconsin
to coach from a box above the field, but he was hospitalized
Thursday because of the blood clot.
BEIJING (AP) - American John Isner (IHZ'-nur) beat Germany's
Philipp Kohlschreiber (FEE'-lihp KOHL'-shry-bur) 7-6, 3-6, 6-3
today to earn a meeting with Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals
of the China Open. The fourth-seeded Russian advanced with a 7-5,
7-5 win over Marin Cilic (CHIHL'-ihch) of Croatia.
Associated Press that New England and Minnesota have completed a
trade that sends disgruntled Patriots receiver Randy Moss to the
Vikings. ESPN first reported that the deal was done, with the Pats
getting a third-round pick in return.
UNDATED (AP) - Buckle up for a month of playoff baseball. There
are three games on the opening day of the 2010 postseason,
beginning with Texas at Tampa Bay (1:37 p.m. Eastern). Cincinnati
at Philadelphia is up next, with New York and Minnesota bringing
down the curtain tonight in Minneapolis.
MIAMI (AP) - Miami's Big 3 were together for all of three
minutes before Dwyane (dwayn) Wade limped into the locker room with
a strained right hamstring. But LeBron James and Chris Bosh more
than picked up the slack, combining for 38 points in a 105-89 win
over the Detroit Pistons in the Heat's exhibition opener.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State football coach Mark
Dantonio expects to travel with the team for this weekend's game at
Michigan as he recovers from a mild heart attack and subsequent
blood clot in his leg. Dantonio has missed two games. He actually
planned to come back last weekend for a home game against Wisconsin
to coach from a box above the field, but he was hospitalized
Thursday because of the blood clot.
BEIJING (AP) - American John Isner (IHZ'-nur) beat Germany's
Philipp Kohlschreiber (FEE'-lihp KOHL'-shry-bur) 7-6, 3-6, 6-3
today to earn a meeting with Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals
of the China Open. The fourth-seeded Russian advanced with a 7-5,
7-5 win over Marin Cilic (CHIHL'-ihch) of Croatia.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 5th
MIAMI (AP) - The New England Patriots joined the New York Jets
atop the AFC East with a 41-14 rout over mistake-prone Miami last
night. Patrick Chung blocked two kicks and returned an interception
for a touchdown as the NFL's highest-scoring team provided Tom
Brady with his 100th regular-season victory in 131 career starts.
UNDATED (AP) - There's one more day of waiting before baseball's
postseason opens with a tripleheader on Wednesday. Tampa Bay ace
David Price will throw the first pitch against the Texas Rangers,
the only current major league franchise that's never won a playoff
series, followed by upstart Cincinnati against two-time NL champion
Philadelphia and 21-game winner Roy Halladay with the World Series
champion New York Yankees visiting Minnesota on Wednesday night for
the first postseason game at Target Field.
UNDATED (AP) - Three managers and one general manager started
their offseason by getting fired. The New York Mets got rid of
manager Jerry Manuel along with general manager Omar Minaya
(mih-NY'-yuh) after missing the playoffs for the fourth straight
year and Milwaukee's Ken Macha (MAH'-kuh) and Pittsburgh's John
Russell also got pink slips.
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) - Europe is celebrating its one-point
victory in reclaiming the Ryder Cup with its fourth straight win on
European soil. The first Monday finish in the 83-year history of
the Ryder Cup went down to the final match when U.S. Open champ
Graeme McDowell edged Hunter Mahan to clinch the Cup with a 14 1/2
to 13 1/2 victory over the United States.
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bulls are rewarding Joakim
Noah (JOH'-keem NOH'-ah) for last year's breakout season with a
five-year deal worth about 411 million. The news isn't as good for
recently acquired forward Carlos Boozer, who's scheduled for
surgery today after breaking his right hand in what he says was an
accident at home over the weekend and will be out about eight
weeks.
atop the AFC East with a 41-14 rout over mistake-prone Miami last
night. Patrick Chung blocked two kicks and returned an interception
for a touchdown as the NFL's highest-scoring team provided Tom
Brady with his 100th regular-season victory in 131 career starts.
UNDATED (AP) - There's one more day of waiting before baseball's
postseason opens with a tripleheader on Wednesday. Tampa Bay ace
David Price will throw the first pitch against the Texas Rangers,
the only current major league franchise that's never won a playoff
series, followed by upstart Cincinnati against two-time NL champion
Philadelphia and 21-game winner Roy Halladay with the World Series
champion New York Yankees visiting Minnesota on Wednesday night for
the first postseason game at Target Field.
UNDATED (AP) - Three managers and one general manager started
their offseason by getting fired. The New York Mets got rid of
manager Jerry Manuel along with general manager Omar Minaya
(mih-NY'-yuh) after missing the playoffs for the fourth straight
year and Milwaukee's Ken Macha (MAH'-kuh) and Pittsburgh's John
Russell also got pink slips.
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) - Europe is celebrating its one-point
victory in reclaiming the Ryder Cup with its fourth straight win on
European soil. The first Monday finish in the 83-year history of
the Ryder Cup went down to the final match when U.S. Open champ
Graeme McDowell edged Hunter Mahan to clinch the Cup with a 14 1/2
to 13 1/2 victory over the United States.
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bulls are rewarding Joakim
Noah (JOH'-keem NOH'-ah) for last year's breakout season with a
five-year deal worth about 411 million. The news isn't as good for
recently acquired forward Carlos Boozer, who's scheduled for
surgery today after breaking his right hand in what he says was an
accident at home over the weekend and will be out about eight
weeks.
Monday, October 4, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 4th
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) - Europe has reclaimed the Ryder Cup,
winning a thriller that went down to the final singles match.
The Americans rallied from a three-point deficit to tie the
score, bringing the title down to the 12th match. But U.S. Open
champion Graeme McDowell made a clutch birdie putt at the 16th and
was conceded his par putt at No. 17. Hunter Mahan flubbed a chip
shot, then missed a last-gasp putt from off the green to save par.
The Europeans won 14 1/2-13 1/2 to reclaim the cup won by the
Americans at Valhalla two years ago.
UNDATED (AP) - San Francisco clinched its first NL West title
since 2003 with a 3-0 win over second-place San Diego on the final
day of the regular season. The Padres also lost the wild-card berth
to the Atlanta Braves, who punched their ticket to the postseason
with an 8-7 victory over the East champion Philadelphia Phillies.
UNDATED (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals
3-2 in 12 innings to claim their second AL East title in three
years. That leaves the wild card to the New York Yankees, who
dropped an 8-4 decision to the Boston Red Sox.
UNDATED (AP) - Osi Umenyiora (OH'-see yoo-mihn-YOHR'-uh) and
Justin Tuck recorded three sacks apiece and the New York Giants
defense limited Chicago to 110 total yards in last night's 17-3
victory that marked the Bear's first defeat of the year. And the
previously unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Baltimore 17-14,
leaving idle Kansas City as the only NFL team without a blemish on
its record.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson is taking dead aim at
another Cup title. The four-time series champion moved to the top
of the Chase standings with a second-place finish to Greg Biffle at
Kansas Speedway. Johnson is eight points better than former points
leader Denny Hamlin, who finished 12th.
winning a thriller that went down to the final singles match.
The Americans rallied from a three-point deficit to tie the
score, bringing the title down to the 12th match. But U.S. Open
champion Graeme McDowell made a clutch birdie putt at the 16th and
was conceded his par putt at No. 17. Hunter Mahan flubbed a chip
shot, then missed a last-gasp putt from off the green to save par.
The Europeans won 14 1/2-13 1/2 to reclaim the cup won by the
Americans at Valhalla two years ago.
UNDATED (AP) - San Francisco clinched its first NL West title
since 2003 with a 3-0 win over second-place San Diego on the final
day of the regular season. The Padres also lost the wild-card berth
to the Atlanta Braves, who punched their ticket to the postseason
with an 8-7 victory over the East champion Philadelphia Phillies.
UNDATED (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals
3-2 in 12 innings to claim their second AL East title in three
years. That leaves the wild card to the New York Yankees, who
dropped an 8-4 decision to the Boston Red Sox.
UNDATED (AP) - Osi Umenyiora (OH'-see yoo-mihn-YOHR'-uh) and
Justin Tuck recorded three sacks apiece and the New York Giants
defense limited Chicago to 110 total yards in last night's 17-3
victory that marked the Bear's first defeat of the year. And the
previously unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Baltimore 17-14,
leaving idle Kansas City as the only NFL team without a blemish on
its record.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson is taking dead aim at
another Cup title. The four-time series champion moved to the top
of the Chase standings with a second-place finish to Greg Biffle at
Kansas Speedway. Johnson is eight points better than former points
leader Denny Hamlin, who finished 12th.
Friday, October 1, 2010
KWBG Sports for October 1st
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants' season has come
down to this: If they beat San Diego once in their three-game
season-ending series with Matt Cain starting tonight at AT&T Park,
the Giants clinch their first division title and playoff berth
since 2003.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants earned at least a
tie for the NL West title by sweeping a three-game set from
Arizona, 4-1. Pablo Sandoval hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove,
and Andres Torres and Buster Posey also connected for the G-men.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Brad Snyder's RBI single off Heath Bell in the
ninth inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over San Diego,
pushing the Padres to the cusp of elimination from the playoff
race. The loss reduced San Francisco's magic number for clinching
the NL West to one and Atlanta's magic number for clinching the NL
wild card to two.
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) - Tiger Woods is paired with Steve Stricker
for the U.S. Ryder Cup team in one of the four team matches in the
morning play on the first day of Ryder Cup play at Celtic
(KEHL'-tihk) Manor. The Woods-Stricker team went 4-and-0 at the
Presidents Cup last year and U.S. coach Corey Pavin (PAY'-vihn) is
hoping some of that momentum carries over as the Americans open
their Ryder Cup defense.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton will
return to the lineup tonight for the AL West champions after being
out since Sept. 4 with two broken ribs. Rangers outfielder David
Murphy will be held out until the playoffs with a strained left
groin.
down to this: If they beat San Diego once in their three-game
season-ending series with Matt Cain starting tonight at AT&T Park,
the Giants clinch their first division title and playoff berth
since 2003.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants earned at least a
tie for the NL West title by sweeping a three-game set from
Arizona, 4-1. Pablo Sandoval hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove,
and Andres Torres and Buster Posey also connected for the G-men.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Brad Snyder's RBI single off Heath Bell in the
ninth inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over San Diego,
pushing the Padres to the cusp of elimination from the playoff
race. The loss reduced San Francisco's magic number for clinching
the NL West to one and Atlanta's magic number for clinching the NL
wild card to two.
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) - Tiger Woods is paired with Steve Stricker
for the U.S. Ryder Cup team in one of the four team matches in the
morning play on the first day of Ryder Cup play at Celtic
(KEHL'-tihk) Manor. The Woods-Stricker team went 4-and-0 at the
Presidents Cup last year and U.S. coach Corey Pavin (PAY'-vihn) is
hoping some of that momentum carries over as the Americans open
their Ryder Cup defense.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton will
return to the lineup tonight for the AL West champions after being
out since Sept. 4 with two broken ribs. Rangers outfielder David
Murphy will be held out until the playoffs with a strained left
groin.
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