Bonds hits No. 758, but Giants loseBonds hits No. 758, but Giants lose
Barry Bonds is adding to his home run record in a hurry. Rookie Rajai Davis got everything but a homer against his old team. Bonds connected for career homer No. 758 and his third clout of the week and Davis singled, doubled, tripled and scored a career-best four runs Friday night in the San Francisco Giants’ 8-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Hart delivers in 11th, Brewers end skidHart delivers in 11th, Brewers end skid
With one swing, Corey Hart made the Milwaukee Brewers forget all about how badly they’ve played away from home lately. Hart hit an RBI triple off Brian Moehler in the top of the 11th inning on Friday night and the Brewers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. Chris Spurling (2-1) shut out the Astros in the 10th to earn the victory and Francisco Cordero struck out…
Greene bails out Hoffman, Pads win in 11Greene bails out Hoffman, Pads win in 11
Just because Trevor Hoffman blows a save doesn’t mean the San Diego Padres have to lose the game. Khalil Greene homered and drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the 11th, and San Diego overcame a rare Hoffman failure with a 12-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. David Weathers (2-4), Cincinnati’s sixth relief pitcher, walked the bases loaded with one out to set up Greene’s…
Brees looks sharp, Saints lose to BillsBrees looks sharp, Saints lose to Bills
Reigning coach of the year Sean Payton expanded his preseason play book enough to remind everyone why the Saints led the NFL in offense a year ago. The Saints failed to finish their early drives, though, and the Buffalo Bills’ reserves ground out a 13-10 victory Friday night. Payton had Drew Brees dropping back with play-action fakes or rolling out from a variety of formations, and the Pro Bowl…
Rookies Leonard, Carriker help Rams winRookies Leonard, Carriker help Rams win
Getting a good look at their top two draft picks, the St. Louis Rams liked what they saw in their first exhibition game. Brian Leonard rushed for a touchdown, Adam Carriker helped stop Minnesota up the middle, and the Rams beat the Vikings 13-10 on Friday night. Kevin Lovell’s second field goal of the game, a 40-yarder as time expired, gave St.
Peeping Fawn romps to Nassau winPeeping Fawn romps to Nassau win
Peeping Fawn justifies her favourite’s status by winning her third straight Group One race in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.
Cust’s 7 RBIs help A’s past Tigers 16-10Cust’s 7 RBIs help A’s past Tigers 16-10
A year ago, the Tigers rode a hot bullpen all the way to the World Series. This season, their relievers might be the biggest reason they don’t make it back. Jack Cust hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and the Oakland Athletics rallied after blowing a seven-run lead to beat Detroit 16-10 on Friday night.