Day: October 1, 2007
Mets complete collapse, miss playoffsMets complete collapse, miss playoffs
Following the last bewildering loss of a season gone sour, the dejected New York Mets filed into their quiet clubhouse and packed for a particularly stark winter. When they needed a big game, Tom Glavine pitched one of his worst. And now, their collapse is complete. After blowing a big September lead in the NL East, the Mets missed the playoffs Sunday when Glavine was battered for seven runs during…
Peavy to start play-in for PadresPeavy to start play-in for Padres
The San Diego Padres were in a pretty foul mood Sunday after blowing their second straight shot at wrapping up the NL wild card. And it didn’t get any better once they got to the clubhouse, where televisions were tuned to the final outs of the Colorado Rockies’ victory over Arizona. The Padres couldn’t overcome a shaky start by Brett Tomko and lost 11-6 to Milwaukee, opening the door for the…
Burns’ 3 goals get Wild past BlackhawksBurns’ 3 goals get Wild past Blackhawks
Brent Burns scored three goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday in the preseason finale for both teams. The Wild will host Chicago in the regular-season opener on Thursday and both clubs appeared ready to face off in a game that counts. There were several skirmishes, and Minnesota’s Derek Boogaard fought David Koci early in the second period.
Giants notch 12 sacks, beat Eagles 16-3Giants notch 12 sacks, beat Eagles 16-3
The New York Giants had so many sacks they actually felt bad for the kid trying to protect Donovan McNabb from Osi Umenyiora and a sack-happy defense. Umenyiora had a team-record six sacks and the Giants (2-2) set a franchise record and tied a league record by sacking McNabb 12 times in a 16-3 victory that brought back memories of Lawrence Taylor intimidating opposing quarterbacks at will.
Early tangle with Dale Jr. takes Kyle Busch out of Kansas contentionEarly tangle with Dale Jr. takes Kyle Busch out of Kansas contention
Kyle Busch, whose strong performances early in the Chase for the Nextel Cup put him among the serious title contenders, crashed early in Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway after Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit him from behind.
Pirates SS Wilson released from hospitalPirates SS Wilson released from hospital
Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson was released from a hospital Sunday after being observed overnight for a concussion sustained during a head-on collision with teammate Matt Kata. Wilson lost consciousness briefly and appeared to have a brief seizure on the field after he and second baseman Kata struck head-on Saturday night as they ran toward each other on a grounder up the middle by the Cardinals’…
Phillies surge to NL East titlePhillies surge to NL East title
Shane Victorino doused the fans with a fire hose, Brett Myers and Ryan Howard jumped into the stands to join the celebration and Hall of Fame announcer Harry Kalas sang “High Hopes” over the public address system. Believe it, Philly. The Fightin’ Phils are going to the playoffs — just as Jimmy Rollins predicted way back in January.
Sens wrap up unbeaten preseason with winSens wrap up unbeaten preseason with win
Brian Elliott made 34 saves and Patrick Eaves and Nick Folingo scored back-to-back first-period goals to help the Ottawa Senators finish preseason play as the league’s only undefeated team with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The Capitals (3-3-1) grabbed their only lead nearly six minutes into the first period when Viktor Kozlov deflected Alexander Ovechkin’s shot from the left…