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Sanabia : I didn't know spitter was against rules

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:54 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia said he didn't know it was illegal to spit directly onto a baseball.

He knows now.

Sanabia said Friday he spit on a baseball earlier in the week to get a better grip, not to get more movement on his pitches. He also repeated he didn't know it was illegal.


Park leads Southern California to national title

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:51 PM

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Annie Park shot a 1-under 71 to top the individual standings and help Southern California take its third NCAA women's tournament title with a record-setting team performance Friday.

Southern California finished at 19-under 1,133 — 15 strokes better than the previous tournament mark set by UCLA in 2004 — to beat second-place Duke by 21 strokes.

Third-place Purdue was 21 over — 40 shots behind Southern California.


Sharks try to shrug off Game 5 defeat

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:48 PM

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks are glad to be returning home.

Sharks coach Todd McLellan anticipates a few minor adjustments and no big personnel changes as San Jose looks to rebound from Thursday night's 3-0 loss at the Los Angeles Kings in their Western Conference semifinal series.

The Sharks, who held a team meeting and optional ice time Friday, return home down 3-2 to the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Game 6 is Sunday night. The home team has won the first five games of the series.


Cochran, Perry tied for lead in Senior PGA

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:34 PM

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Longtime Kentucky pals Russ Cochran and Kenny Perry have shared a massive gallery the first two rounds of the Senior PGA Championship. Now, they also share the lead.

"It's been a great couple of days," Cochran said after the pair each shot 5-under-66 on Friday. "He's one of my best friends. We had a good time out there."


Gorzelanny activated, Burgos goes on DL

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:17 PM

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers activated reliever Tom Gorzelanny from the 15-day disabled list.

Starting pitcher Hiram Burgos was placed on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder impingement to make room for Gorzelanny on the roster.

Gorzelanny felt well enough to return from left shoulder tendinitis that a rehab assignment was not needed. He was placed on the DL on May 11th.

Burgos had been bothered with the shoulder problem for some time and was trying to pitch through it.


Column: IndyCar needs to start playin' the feud

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:14 PM

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — They have dinner together. They chat it up on Twitter. They offer congratulations on jobs well done, solace when things don't go so well.

Clearly, there's a lot of respect among the 33 drivers in Gasoline Alley.

Maybe a little too much.

While IndyCar is putting an increasingly entertaining product on the track — seriously, folks, this might be the best competition on the planet at the moment — it's clear heading into the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" that something is still missing.


N. Carolina beats Northwestern in lacrosse semis

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 07:12 PM

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Kara Cannizzaro scored four goals in the second half to help third-seeded North Carolina beat two-time defending national champion Northwestern 11-4 on Friday in the NCAA women's lacrosse semifinals.

Abbey Friend added three goals for the Tar Heels (17-3). North Carolina will play top-seeded Maryland or No. 4 Syracuse in the final Sunday.


Phillies recall Michael Martinez, Michael Stutes

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 06:44 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled utility player Michael Martinez and right-handed reliever Michael Stutes.

The Phillies made the moves before Friday's game at the Washington Nationals.

Martinez was hitting .239 in 32 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He replaces second baseman Chase Utley, who was placed on the disabled list Thursday with an oblique strain. Freddy Galvis was slated to start at second base for Philadelphia on Friday.


Seattle designates Andino calls up Sucre, Triunfel

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 06:42 PM

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have designated infielder Robert Andino for assignment, recalled infielder Carlos Triunfel from Triple-A Tacoma and selected catcher Jesus Sucre.

Seattle made the flurry of roster moves on Friday, a day after they sent slumping catcher Jesus Montero down to Tacoma in the hopes of igniting his season.

Triunfel will be making his second appearance with the big league club after playing in 10 games last season for the Mariners. He was hitting .300 with 14 doubles and 19 RBIs in 44 games with Tacoma this season.


Neb. football player's indecency trial gets set

POSTED BY: Associated Press
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 06:40 PM

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A trial date has been set for a Nebraska defensive end accused of exposing his genitals to a female student.

Freshman Avery Moss briefly appeared Friday in Lancaster County Court. His trial is scheduled for July 23.

The 18-year-old Moss has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of public indecency. He's also pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace and failing to appear for a January court date.


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