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No. 2 Jankovic guts out tough 2nd-round win

1 hour 32 min ago
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jelena Jankovic lay sprawled on her stomach in the middle of the court for several moments. Was she hurt? Maybe a reoccurrence of the knee injury sustained at Wimbledon?...

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 11:55pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East....

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 11:55pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East....

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 10:35pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have surgery on his damaged left knee....

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 10:35pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have surgery on his damaged left knee....

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 10:25pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have surgery on his damaged left knee....

Jankovic guts out tough 2nd round win at US Open

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:45pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jelena Jankovic's leg cramped so badly, she couldn't take another step. Luckily for the No. 2 seed in the U.S. Open, the agony occurred during her post-match run on the treadmill. Anyone who watched could clearly see she left about everything she had out on the court....

Jankovic guts out tough 2nd round win at US Open

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:45pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jelena Jankovic's leg cramped so badly, she couldn't take another step. Luckily for the No. 2 seed in the U.S. Open, the agony occurred during her post-match run on the treadmill. Anyone who watched could clearly see she left about everything she had out on the court....

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:37pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East....

Bay, Pedroia lead Red Sox to 11-3 blowout of Yanks

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 8:50pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York's dwindling playoff chances....

Bay, Pedroia lead Red Sox to 11-3 blowout of Yanks

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 8:50pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York's dwindling playoff chances....

Bay, Pedroia lead Red Sox to 11-3 blowout of Yanks

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 8:50pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York's dwindling playoff chances....

Jankovic guts out tough 2nd round win at US Open

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 7:57pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jelena Jankovic's leg cramped so badly, she couldn't take another step. Luckily for the No. 2 seed in the U.S. Open, the agony occurred during her post-match run on the treadmill. Anyone who watched could clearly see she left about everything she had out on the court....

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 7:02pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all....

Red Sox get Kotsay from Braves after Drew hits DL

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 6:09pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list....

Red Sox get Kotsay from Braves after Drew hits DL

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 6:09pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list....

Red Sox get Kotsay from Braves after Drew hits DL

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 6:09pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list....

Red Sox get Kotsay from Braves after Drew hits DL

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 6:09pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list....

No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 5:25pm
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players' association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by Major League Baseball without the union's permission....

Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 5:14pm
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall....