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Rollins activated by Phillies 18 hours ago SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Jimmy Rollins found his stroke in a hurry....  Read Story.

Lamb lifts Twins past Red Sox 7-6 with 2-run single 18 hours ago MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Struggling Mike Lamb lifted the Minnesota Twins past the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night with a two-run single in the ninth inning against Jonathan Papelbon, who blew his second  Read Story.

Done deal: Carlisle, Mavs have verbal agreement 18 hours ago DALLAS (AP) -- Rick Carlisle will be the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a decision expected for nearly a week but slowed by contract negotiations....  Read Story.

Boozer, Jazz beat Lakers 104-99; cut series lead to 2-1 18 hours ago SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night  Read Story.

Shields pitches 1-hitter, Longoria homers as Rays top Angels 19 hours ago ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- James Shields pitched a one-hitter and Evan Longoria's two-run, ninth-inning homer snapped a scoreless tie and gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles A  Read Story.

Indians' 6-run rally defeats Blue Jays 6-1 19 hours ago CLEVELAND (AP) -- Casey Blake and Ben Francisco hit two-run doubles in a six-run seventh inning to help C.C. Sabathia and the Cleveland Indians defeat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 in a d  Read Story.

Texas Rangers post third straight shutout 19 hours ago ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Scott Feldman and three relievers combined for Texas' third consecutive shutout and Brandon Boggs drove in three runs to help the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Fri  Read Story.

Stewart takes wreck-filled Darlington 19 hours ago DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -- All it took was his first Darlington Raceway victory to bring out Tony Stewart's softer side....  Read Story.

Malkin's 2 goals lead flyin' Penguins past Flyers 4-2 19 hours ago PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Evgeni Malkin scored two dazzling goals 5 minutes apart to give Pittsburgh a two-goal lead, after Sidney Crosby tied it, and the Penguins rode their two big stars to a 4-2 victory o  Read Story.

Shields pitches 1-hitter, Longoria homers in ninth for Rays 20 hours ago ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- James Shields pitched a one-hitter and Evan Longoria's two-run, ninth-inning homer snapped a scoreless tie and gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles A  Read Story.

Youth gives way at Players 22 hours ago PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Hot blasts of wind on a diabolical course made The Players Championship tough enough to turn someone's hair gray. Not that the leaders needed any help with that Friday.  Read Story.

Sexson suspended for 6 games by MLB 23 hours ago SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous nig  Read Story.

Avalanche, coach Joel Quenneville go separate ways May 9, 2008 DENVER (AP) -- Joel Quenneville is out as coach of the Avalanche after three seasons, a week after Colorado was swept out of the playoffs by the Detroit Red Wings....  Read Story.

Lilly pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Diamondbacks May 9, 2008 CHICAGO (AP) -- Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time....  Read Story.

Fast and messy Indy 500 pole qualifying in forecast May 9, 2008 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- In the past, there was usually little strategy involved in trying to win the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Just hold the gas pedal down and drive....  Read Story.

Packers release Koren Robinson May 9, 2008 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers have released Koren Robinson, the wide receiver whose struggles with alcohol led to an NFL suspicion and jail time....  Read Story.

Owner: Test results on filly Eight Belles 2 weeks away May 9, 2008 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- It will be at least two weeks before additional information is known about what caused Eight Belles to break down in the Kentucky Derby, the filly's owner said Friday....  Read Story.

Rain ends Indy 500 practice 3 hours early May 9, 2008 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rain has ended practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third time this week track time has been curtailed by the weather....  Read Story.

MLB suspends Mariners slugger Sexson for 6 games May 9, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous ni  Read Story.

Padres release struggling CF Jim Edmonds, call up Gerut May 9, 2008 SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Center fielder Jim Edmonds was released Friday by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 - more than 100 points below his lifetime average - and he struggled t  Read Story.

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