Sports Stories from July 28, 2012 (Change date)
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Ludwick homers twice in Reds’ 9th straight winJul 29, 2012 12:05 am - DENVER — A show of power from his teammates helped Johnny Cueto get through a rough start. Cueto shook off his early struggles to pitch effectively for six innings, Ryan...
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Davis hits 3 homers, but Mets lose to D-backsJul 29, 2012 12:02 am - PHOENIX — Ian Kennedy focused more on Arizona’s victory than the three home runs he gave up to one hitter. Kennedy pitched into the seventh inning to extend his recent r...
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Wildcats downplay talk of in-state rivalry with IlliniJul 29, 2012 5:30 pm - New Illinois coach Tim Beckman has not been shy about proclaiming Northwestern as the Illini’s top rival. But the feeling doesn’t appear to be entirely mutual. Northwe...
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Ciriaco’s triple leads Red Sox over Yankees 8-6Jul 28, 2012 8:53 pm - NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson misplayed Peter Ciriaco’s ninth-inning flyball into a go-ahead triple, and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 8-6 Saturday night a...
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Minor sharp as Braves top Phillies 2-1Jul 28, 2012 8:48 pm - ATLANTA — Mike Minor struck out nine and combined with Craig Kimbrel on a four-hitter, Jason Heyward had two hits and drove in a run, and the Atlanta Braves edged Joe Bl...
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Sadler penalty hands Indy win to KeselowskiJul 29, 2012 4:30 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Brad Keselowski planted an emphatic kiss on the yard of bricks at the finish line, becoming the first driver to celebrate a win at Indianapolis Motor Spee...
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Dodgers pound Giants 10-0Jul 28, 2012 7:57 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Kemp remembers the days he would come to San Francisco and draw little notice. He prefers the way it is now. Kemp homered among his four hits and dr...
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Mariners down Royals 4-3Jul 28, 2012 7:59 pm - SEATTLE — Kevin Millwood pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Jesus Montero hit a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Satur...
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U.S. women’s volleyball team opens with a winJul 28, 2012 10:18 pm - LONDON — Destinee Hooker had 21 points and the United States held off late-charging South Korea 3-1 in their opening match at the London Olympics. The fans at Earls Cour...
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No more laughing at ceremonial first-pitch pitchersJul 28, 2012 7:12 pm - How easy it has been to snicker at people who throw out ceremonial first pitches at baseball games. No longer, however. Not after last week. Not after my very own first ...