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AP Top-Sports Headlines At 7 p.m. EDT Favre says he's ready to get to work with Jets by By TOM WITHERS 7 Aug 2008 at 4:11pm CLEVELAND (AP) -- Brett Favre held up his new green jersey Thursday evening, hoping he made the right decision. "To a certain degree, I don't know what I'm getting into," he said. Favre's summertime soap opera ended Wednesday night when the Green Bay Packers traded their iconic quarterback to the New York Jets, who haven't had a star of No. 4's stature since the days Joe Namath was slinging passes.... Par is precious in PGA Championship by By RUSTY MILLER 7 Aug 2008 at 3:02pm BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Oakland Hills grudgingly gave up low scores in the opening round of the 90th PGA Championship on Thursday.... Morgan Hamm out of Olympics with ankle injury by By NANCY ARMOUR 7 Aug 2008 at 8:55am BEIJING (AP) -- Morgan Hamm's eyes were red, his voice shaky.... Kershaw, Ramirez lead Dodgers past Cardinals 4-1 by By R.B. FALLSTROM 7 Aug 2008 at 2:07pm ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Clayton Kershaw worked seven dominant innings and Manny Ramirez homered for the fourth time in six games with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who averted a three-game sweep by beating the St. Louis Cardinals and 13-game winner Kyle Lohse 4-1 on Thursday.... Ricciardi: Gaston to return as Toronto manager 7 Aug 2008 at 3:25pm TORONTO (AP) -- Cito Gaston will return as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays next year.... Air pollution shrouds Beijing on eve of Olympics by By TINI TRAN 7 Aug 2008 at 8:15am BEIJING (AP) -- The wall of gray haze around the National Stadium and across the city cut visibility down to a mile. On the eve of opening ceremonies, Beijing's polluted air took center stage Thursday as the most visibly pressing problem for Olympic organizers who had promised to clean up the Chinese capital.... Wright homer in 9th gives Mets 5-3 win over Padres by By RONALD BLUM 7 Aug 2008 at 1:56pm NEW YORK (AP) -- David Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning after the Mets bullpen blew another late lead for Johan Santana, lifting New York to a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday.... US defeats Japan 1-0 on goal by Stuart Holden by By BRIAN TRUSDELL 7 Aug 2008 at 5:53am TIANJIN, China (AP) -- Stuart Holden ended the United States' three-game scoring drought with a goal in the second half, giving the Americans a 1-0 victory over Japan on Thursday in the Olympic opener for both.... Volstad leads Marlins past 1st-place Phillies 3-0 by By ROB MAADDI 7 Aug 2008 at 1:22pm PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Chris Volstad tossed six sharp innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter, leading the Florida Marlins to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.... After rebuke, Bush eager to embrace Olympics by By BEN FELLER 7 Aug 2008 at 10:18am BEIJING (AP) -- President Bush's Olympic odyssey started with a game of political one-upmanship Thursday, as his blunt critique of the host country prompted China to warn the U.S. president to stop meddling in its business....  NYT > Sports Mets 5, Padres 3: A Weary Wright Hits a Walk-Off Homer by By JOE LAPOINTE 7 Aug 2008 at 12:59pm David Wright hit a two-run home run off Heath Bell with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Mets a victory over the San Diego Padres at Shea Stadium on Thursday. From Green Bay to Broadway: Favre Is a Jet by By JUDY BATTISTA 7 Aug 2008 at 8:33am With the acquisition of Brett Favre from the Packers, the Jets hope to ignite some excitement. Karlsson of Sweden Takes Early Lead in P.G.A. by By LARRY DORMAN 7 Aug 2008 at 2:22pm Robert Karlsson of Sweden overcame a double-bogey start with a round of 2-under-par 68 to tie Jeev Milkha Singh for the early clubhouse lead in the first round. Federer Arrives, Soon to Relinquish His No. 1 Status by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY 7 Aug 2008 at 1:28pm Roger Federer arrived in Beijing Thursday, with his record streak of 237 consecutive weeks at No. 1 nearing its end. United States 1, Japan 0: U.S. Men?s Team Ends Scoring Drought in Opener by By JEFFREY MARCUS 7 Aug 2008 at 3:31pm Playing in oppressive conditions, the United States defeated Japan Thursday thanks to Stuart Holden?s goal in the 47th minute. Amid Illness and Injury, a Season Goes Awry by By LARRY DORMAN 7 Aug 2008 at 2:22pm Adam Scott, whose talent has made him one of the PGA Tour?s most promising players, is approaching his last chance to win a major this season. Norway 2, United States 0: Olympic Competition Opens With a Defeat for U.S. by By JERÉ LONGMAN 6 Aug 2008 at 11:57pm The first appearance by the Americans in a major international tournament under Coach Pia Sundhage ended disastrously on Wednesday with a defeat to Norway. Soccer Clubs Win Ruling but Players May Stay by By JACK BELL and TOM RACHMAN 6 Aug 2008 at 11:57pm Three European soccer clubs have won their case to keep their players out of the Olympic men?s tournament, but they may allow their players to compete anyway. Tragic Toll After Chaos on Mountain by By GRAHAM BOWLEY and ANDREA KANNAPELL 7 Aug 2008 at 12:01am Eleven people died this week on K2, known as the world?s hardest and most dangerous mountain for climbers. Bat Makers Are Given a Survey by By JACK CURRY 7 Aug 2008 at 12:03am As part of an investigation into the safety issues related to broken bats, bat manufacturers approved for the 2008 season were asked to respond to a questionnaire. Peña Homer in 9th Caps Rays Rally by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7 Aug 2008 at 8:08am Carlos Peña?s three-run homer capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning that carried the Tampa Bay Rays past the Cleveland Indians, 10-7, for a thrilling victory. Getting Back in the Game by By ALAN SCHWARZ 7 Aug 2008 at 7:32am Rocco Baldelli is hoping to be activated ? to play one game, even one inning ? so that he can feel part of the team again contribute to the pennant race. Mets Rookie Impresses Manuel With Patience by By JOSHUA ROBINSON 7 Aug 2008 at 12:04am Ten days ago, Daniel Murphy was playing second base at Class AA Binghamton. On Wednesday, Murphy made his second consecutive start in left field for the Mets. Yankees Remember the Life of Murcer, With a Nod to Munson by By TYLER KEPNER 7 Aug 2008 at 12:10am A memorial service was held for Bobby Murcer Wednesday, 29 years to the day after Thurman Munson was buried. With Pirates, Karstens Makes a Good Impression by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6 Aug 2008 at 7:51pm Jeff Karstens, who was acquired by Pittsburgh from the Yankees, set down the first 23 batters he faced Wednesday before a two-out double in the eighth inning. |
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