St. Louis, MO – St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. Garcia, who opened the year on the DL recovering from shoulder surgery, will make his season debut in the finale of a three-game set against …
Read More »Manulife extends sponsorship with LPGA until 2016
Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – The LPGA Tour announced on Monday that Manulife Financial has extended its sponsorship of the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic through 2016. “We are thrilled to bring this world-class event to Waterloo Region,” said Marianne Harrison, President and CEO, Manulife Canada. “The community’s support of the tournament …
Read More »Rory rolls to 4-shot lead at Hoylake
Hoylake, England (SportsNetwork.com) – Rory McIlroy opened the second round Friday with a bogey, but that was his last mistake of the day. McIlroy ran off seven birdies the rest of his round and grabbed a 4-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Open Championship. McIlroy, who had struggled recently …
Read More »Peralta, D-backs sweep Cubs
Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – David Peralta drove in two runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who used a 3-2 victory to complete a three-game series sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Peralta and Mark Trumbo both scored and Ender Inciarte had two hits and crossed the plate for the Diamondbacks, …
Read More »'Caps captain DeMerit announces retirement
Vancouver, BC (SportsNetwork.com) – Vancouver Whitecaps FC captain and former United States international Jay DeMerit announced Thursday his decision to retire. DeMerit suffered a torn ankle ligament in the Vancouver’s 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union on June 7 and decided against a return to the professional game. “Even if …
Read More »Duke looks for 1st 3-0 start since 1994 with visit from Kansas, Charlie Weis
DURHAM, N.C. – For all of Duke’s accomplishments during its recent rise to relevance, it’s still been 20 years since the Blue Devils started a season with three straight victories. Duke is looking to check that off its to-do list when the Blue Devils host rebuilding Kansas on Saturday. The …
Read More »On Point: Cavaliers announce All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has signed 5-year contract extension
CLEVELAND – As they await a decision from free agent LeBron James, the Cavaliers have announced that All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving has signed his contract extension. The Cavs reached an agreement with Irving on a five-year, $90 million extension last week in the first hours after free agency opened. …
Read More »Patriots, Brady look ahead to game against Bills after recovering from big loss with big win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady fired a pass for a 20-yard gain on the very first play. It was like a dart that punctured the criticism that followed him after his offense’s awfulness in the previous game. Over-the-hill? An offensive line that can’t protect him? Receivers who can’t get open? …
Read More »Jagr lifts Devils to OT win
Ottawa, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – The ageless Jaromir Jagr scored on the power play with 1:21 left in overtime to send the New Jersey Devils past the Ottawa Senators, 3-2, on a somber night at Canadian Tire Centre. Saturday’s game was the first for the Senators following the tragic shooting of …
Read More »Lewis, Rangers shut out Astros
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Colby Lewis struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings and the Texas Rangers blanked the Houston Astros, 4-0, in the opener of a three-game series from Minute Maid Park. Lewis (3-2), who lasted just 3 2/3 innings in his last outing after giving up 12 hits …
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