Day: September 2, 2007

Tigers LHP Rogers to start WednesdayTigers LHP Rogers to start Wednesday

Kenny Rogers is returning to the Tigers’ rotation for the September stretch run. Rogers is scheduled to start Wednesday’s home game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, which will be the first outing for the left-hander in more than a month. Rogers went on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season July 26 with inflammation in his left elbow.

World champ Spain favored for Euro titleWorld champ Spain favored for Euro title

One of the most competitive European basketball championships in history is going to make it difficult for world champion Spain to add another crown. Even so, with at least five NBA players on the roster and a home crowd, Spain is favored to win. Paul Gasol will lead the Spaniards when the tournament opens Monday, while defending champion Greece is looking to become the first repeat winner in a…

Peavy, Cameron lead Pads by Dodgers 7-0Peavy, Cameron lead Pads by Dodgers 7-0

San Diego Padres' Mike Cameron, right, is congratulated by Padres third base coach Glenn Hoffman, left, after Cameron hit a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, in San Diego. The Padres won, 7-0.

Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres entered September on a roll. Peavy, the big league ERA leader, pitched seven brilliant innings and Mike Cameron hit a grand slam for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 Saturday night to maintain their slim lead in the NL West. Peavy (16-5) allowed two hits, struck out nine while walking just one and lowered his ERA from 2.18 to 2.10.