Sports Stories from August 3, 2012 (Change date)
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Phillies deal Blanton to DodgersAug 03, 2012 9:09 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton earned a World Series ring the last time he was traded. He’s hoping for an encore. The right-hander was sent from the Philadelphia Phillies to...
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Carroll’s single in 10th lifts Twins over Red SoxAug 03, 2012 9:09 pm - BOSTON — Jamey Carroll had four hits, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning that sent the Minnesota Twins over the Boston Red Sox 6-5 Friday night. Carroll and ...
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Jeter leads quick women's 100 heats at OlympicsAug 03, 2012 9:00 pm - LONDON — Well, that sure was fast. Expectations that the London Olympics track meet would be filled with good times were quickly confirmed on Day 1, with seven sprinter...
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The new curling? Archery was hot at London GamesAug 03, 2012 9:00 pm - LONDON — Maybe it's the effect of "The Hunger Games" and bow-and-arrow-toting heroine Katniss Everdeen, or the lure of competing at a 200-year-old venue. Or maybe it's ...
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Furyk scrambles to 4-under 66, stays in leadAug 03, 2012 9:00 pm - AKRON, Ohio — Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods each carried momentum into the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational. That meant the best 36-hole score for Furyk in his P...
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UCI tries to block USADA charges against ArmstrongAug 03, 2012 9:00 pm - NEW YORK — Cycling's international governing body is trying to block the case American anti-doping officials filed against Lance Armstrong, saying there may be a lack o...
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Bears’ Paea ready to take his game to next levelAug 03, 2012 8:42 pm - BOURBONNAIS — Second-year defensive tackle Stephen Paea is keeping it simple this season, and the early results are encouraging. At Thursday’s practice, Paea took the ma...
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Could Vitters, Jackson be next for Cubs?Aug 03, 2012 8:00 pm - Both Josh Vitters and Brett Jackson celebrate birthdays this month. Jackson turned 24 on Thursday. Vitters turns 23 on Aug. 27. Will there be birthday presents in the fo...
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Aug 03, 2012 8:00 pm - Toronto FC at Chicago Fire When: 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Park TV: NBC Nonstop (Channel 5.2) Scouting Toronto FC: Toronto (5-12-4, 19 points) has found new life under new coa...
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Federer edges Del Potro in Olympic semifinalsAug 03, 2012 2:37 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer leaned on the net, exhausted but exhilarated after winning the final set 19-17 to earn his first Olympic singles medal. “It has been a...