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April 22, 2009
`Refrigerator’ Perry hospitalized in S. Carolina
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman William “The Refrigerator” Perry is in serious condition at a South Carolina hospital.
Jokinen scores for ‘Canes with 0.2 seconds left
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jussi Jokinen deflected in Dennis Seidenberg’s slap shot with 0.2 seconds remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes evened their series with New Jersey at two games apiece by beating the Devils 4-3 Tuesday night.
Hybrid Camry will be NASCAR pace car next month
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - A hybrid vehicle will be the official pace car for the first time in NASCAR during next month’s Coca-Cola 600.
Earnhardt, Mears get probation for skirmish
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears have been placed on probation by NASCAR for intentionally hitting each other following the race at Phoenix International Raceway.
Mickelson commits to Charlotte PGA Tour event
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Phil Mickelson is the latest player to commit to the Quail Hollow Championship, but the tournament is still waiting on Tiger Woods.
Suddenly strong ‘pen helps Nats win 2nd straight
WASHINGTON (AP) - Adam Dunn homered, Washington’s beleaguered relievers tossed three scoreless innings for the second day in a row and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 Tuesday night for their second consecutive victory.
Lakers defeat Jazz 119-109 to take 2-0 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Utah kept coming, relentlessly closing within six points time and again. The Lakers never let their lead get away.
Cubs leaves Cincy seeing Red in 7-2 win
CHICAGO (AP) - Rookie Micah Hoffpauir homered and hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Rich Harden pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-2 Tuesday night.
Cards rally to beat Mets 6-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Rick Ankiel hit a go-ahead RBI double after Daniel Murphy misplayed Brendan Ryan’s liner to left field for a triple, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from four runs down to beat the New York Mets 6-4 Tuesday night.
Tribe holds off late rally from Royals for 8-7 win
CLEVELAND (AP) - Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians turned double plays in six straight innings in an 8-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
O’s rout White Sox 10-3
BALTIMORE (AP) - Brad Bergesen allowed one earned run in his major league debut, Aubrey Huff homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Phillies show no love for Brewers in 11-4 beating
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pedro Feliz homered and drove in three runs, Jamie Moyer pitched six-plus effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-4 Tuesday night.
Yankees beat A’s on Pettitte’s pitching
NEW YORK (AP) - Johnny Damon hit the only home run in the first night game at the new Yankee Stadium and Andy Pettitte pitched New York to a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.
Rockies defeat Diamondbacks 9-6
PHOENIX (AP) - Todd Helton broke out of a slump with three hits, including his first homer, and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Pens could move on Thursday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sidney Crosby and the Penguins can finish off the Flyers back on home ice.
Renteria’s grand slam powers Giants past Padres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Edgar Renteria hit a grand slam off Jake Peavy and matched his career high with five RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Marleau gets winner, Sharks trim Ducks’ lead
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Patrick Marleau scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 9:27 left, and the San Jose Sharks evaded a daunting playoff deficit with a 4-3 victory over Anaheim in Game 3 on Tuesday night, trimming the Ducks’ series lead to 2-1.
Matthews’ RBI double gives Angels a 4-3 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Torii Hunter tied the game with a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on Gary Matthews Jr.‘s two-out double in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Roy has 42 to even Rockets and Blazers series
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Brandon Roy scored 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-103 on Tuesday night to even their playoff seires at one game apiece.
Washburn, Mariners beat Rays 4-2
SEATTLE (AP) - Jarrod Washburn tossed seven strong innings to continue his strong start, catcher Rob Johnson had a two-run triple and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night.
April 21, 2009
Wimbledon prize money going up by 6.2 percent
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Prize money is going up by 6.2 percent at Wimbledon this year.
Cavs coach nabs honor
CLEVELAND (AP) - Mike Brown is the NBA’s coach of the year after leading his Cleveland Cavaliers to a team-record 66 wins and the top overall seed in the playoffs.
Bruins in command
MONTREAL (AP) - Michael Ryder scored late in the second period and Tim Thomas made 23 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night and a commanding lead in their first-round playoff series.
Jags get veteran receiver
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have worked out a three-year contract with receiver Torry Holt, who was released by St. Louis last month.
Allen, Rondo lift Celtics
BOSTON (AP) - Ray Allen picked the perfect time to snap out of his shooting slump.
Bosox batter Birds
BOSTON (AP) - Dustin Pedroia went 4-for-6 with three run-scoring singles and David Ortiz had a two-run triple to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 win over Baltimore, completing a four-game sweep of the Orioles in the Patriots’ Day game Monday afternoon.
Votto, Cordero lead Reds to 4-3 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - Joey Votto’s two-run double in the seventh inning lifted the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Bucs cool off Fish
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ross Ohlendorf allowed two hits over seven innings during Pittsburgh’s third shutout in four games and Nate McLouth drove in four runs as the Pirates ended Florida’s seven-game winning streak, winning 8-0 on Monday night.
Indy 500 initial entry list announced
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Defending champion Scott Dixon and former winners Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon and Dario Franchitti are among the 28 drivers on the initial entry list for the Indianapolis 500.
Celtics GM out of the hospital
BOSTON (AP) - Celtics general manager Danny Ainge is out of the hospital after having a minor heart attack.
