PHOENIX (AP) - The National League won the All-Star game for the
second straight year by downing the American League 5-1 in Phoenix
last night. The AL led until game MVP Prince Fielder launched a
three-run homer in the fourth inning. The NL combined to allow just
six hits and improved to 42-38-2 in the series.
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Mets have shipped closer Francisco
Rodriguez and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers for two players to be
named. Rodriguez is the single-season record-holder with 62 saves,
doing it with the 2008 Angels. He's 2-2 with 23 saves and a 3.16
ERA this year.
PHOENIX (AP) - Major league teams are reviewing stadium safety
following the death of a fan at a Texas Rangers game last week,
according to baseball commissioner Bud Selig (SEE'-lihg). A
39-year-old Texas firefighter plunged to his death during Thursday
night's game while trying to catch a ball thrown to the stands by a
Rangers player.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kurt Rambis has been fired as head coach of
the Minnesota Timberwolves with two years remaining on his
four-year contract. The Wolves went 32-132 under Rambis, including
an NBA-worst 17-65 last season.
TIANJIN, China (AP) - Kevin Durant isn't ruling out playing
basketball abroad next season if the NBA lockout isn't resolved.
The Oklahoma City Thunder forward said during a promotional tour in
China that he thinks more players will follow Deron Williams'
example and play overseas if the NBA season is disrupted. Williams
has said he will play in Turkey if the lockout remains.
