The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—Rookie Max Kepler continued to show promise for the future of the Minnesota Twins, though the present-day struggles led to one member of the team being traded away. Kepler continued his mid-season surge with a game-tying home run among two hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota […]
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The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO—R.A. Dickey is hoping he has another late-season turnaround left in him. Starting on short rest, the Toronto Blue Jays’ knuckleballer fell to 7-12 on the season with an 8-4 loss to the San Diego Padres yesterday afternoon. Dickey gave up seven runs (six earned) on […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO—R.A. Dickey is hoping he has another late-season turnaround left in him. Starting on short rest, the Toronto Blue Jays’ knuckleballer fell to 7-12 on the season with an 8-4 loss to the San Diego Padres yesterday afternoon. Dickey gave up seven runs (six earned) on […]
The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS—Kyle Busch heard all about the potential to pull off a historic sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Yesterday, he accomplished the feat. Busch led a record 149 of 170 laps, and beat teammate Matt Kenseth to the finish line in a second overtime, to win his second-straight […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill OAKVILLE, Ont.—It was only fitting that Jared du Toit took the final shot of the RBC Canadian Open. Although the amateur from Kimberley, B.C. fell out of contention in the final round of the PGA Tour event yesterday, he still got the biggest ovation of the […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—Like a lot of NFL veterans on teams that travel out-of-town to start summer practices, Adrian Peterson’s enthusiasm for the approaching season often has been temporarily dampened by the drive to training camp. Arrival at the familiar site of dorm room life, two-a-day workouts, and overall drudgery, […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG—Drew Willy shrugged off criticism about his role in the Blue Bombers’ struggling offence, saying it comes with the territory. “That’s how it goes as a quarterback,” Willy said after yesterday’s walk-through to get ready for tonight’s home game against the Calgary Stampeders. “I’ve seen a […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen CHICAGO—Anthony Rizzo kept fouling the ball off, over and over again. When Steven Matz finally blinked, Rizzo capitalized with one mighty swing. Rizzo hit a three-run homer, and Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings, as the Chicago Cubs stopped an eight-game losing streak against the N.Y. […]
The Associated Press LOUDON, N.H.—Matt Kenseth always was near the front of the pack. He stalked the leaders and waited for contenders to wilt. Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. faded down the stretch. So did Denny Hamlin. It almost seemed like a repeat scenario for Kenseth. Just like last […]
The Associated PressMichael Wagaman OAKLAND, Calif.—Two days after striking out on an unexpected two-seam fastball from John Axford, Toronto slugger Josh Donaldson had a much better view of things when he faced the Oakland Athletics’ reliever again. This time Donaldson didn’t get fooled and prevented the Blue Jays from getting […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno WASHINGTON—If Dusty Baker had gotten the sign to his catcher faster, the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates might still be playing. Instead, Baker was slow on the trigger in asking for an intentional walk and the Nationals lost to the Pirates 2-1 in 18 innings yesterday […]
Ryan McKenna The Canadian Press TORONTO—A year removed from a near-death experience at last year’s Indianapolis 500, Canadian James Hinchcliffe is back home and searching for his first victory of the season. The Oakville, Ont. native will aim to pick up career win No. 5 at this weekend’s Honda Indy […]
