Thursday, July 28, 2011

Wednesday Sports Wrap

A no-hitter, big NFL and MLB trades and more in today’s sports wrap

Ervin Santana throws a no-no
Santana gave up one unearned run, but still threw the first no-hitter of his career in the Angels 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday Here is the final out and celebration of Ervin … [Read More...]

NASCAR Preview Show: Indy
Marty Snider says passing will be at a premium this weekend and tiers the drivers who are all but a lock for the Chase and those who are in trouble. … [Read More...]

Boston’s best team in recent memory?
This season's Red Sox squad is on a torrid pace. But is this the best team of the last 15 years? … [Read More...]

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Vikings get QB McNabb from Redskins for 6th round pick
Donovan McNabb’s arrival in Minnesota has been a rumored scenario for at least five years, ever since Brad Childress left the Philadelphia Eagles to take over the Vikings in 2006.   …[Read More...]

Beltran accepts trade, headed to SF Giants
Carlos Beltran accepted a trade to the San Francisco Giants, leaving the New York Mets to join his new team after saying goodbye Wednesday.   The commissioner’s office had granted the Mets a … [Read More...]

How Tiger can rebuild his image
Tiger Woods remains in the news for all the wrong reasons – but Jay Busbee suggests three ways the world’s most popular athlete can get back on top. … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: July 28, 2011
Amanda Balionis previews Round 1 of the 2011 Greenbrier Classic, including the featured groups on Golf Channel and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 27

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Tuesday Sports Wrap

NFL Lockout Over?

Lawyers for the NFL and the players met late into the night on Tuesday in New York and it seems as if the lockout is entering its final stages. According to several media sources, legal staff for … [Read More...]

Logan Thomas Ready to Lead Hokies

After watching Tyrod Taylor lead Virginia Tech under center, Logan Thomas is set to start for the Hokies at quarterback. Adam Aizer joins the redshirt sophomore to get his take on the upcoming season … [Read More...]

Amir Khan Greatest Hits

Take a look at the best moments in the young career of budding superstar Amir Khan. Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah happens Sat. July 23 at 10pm ET/7pm PT on HBO … [Read More...]

Zab Judah’s Greatest Hits

Take a look at the best moments in the distinguished career of Zab Judah. Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah happens Sat. July 23 at 10pm ET/7pm PT on HBO … [Read More...]

Preview: 2011 RBC Canadian Open

The PGA TOUR heads to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where Carl Pettersson looks to defend his title at RBC Canadian Open … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 19

Friday, July 15, 2011

Friday Sports Wrap

Sports In Depth: Floyd Landis
Graham Bensinger sits down with Floyd Landis. The Tour de France champ, who was later stripped of his title, talks about the doping scandal that ruined his career, details Lance Armstrong's alleged … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: July 16, 2011
Amanda Balionis previews Round 3 of both the British Open and Viking Classic, including their respective leaders and afternoon television/radio times for both events. … [Read More...]

2011 Open Championship: Round 2 Highlights
Check out the action from the second round of the Open Championship at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England … [Read More...]

Nationwide Preview Show: Loudon
Who will win at the Magic Mile in New Hampshire? Bill Kimm and Nikki Alexander give their picks and some keys to victory at NHMS … [Read More...]

NFL Players, Owners Making Progress, will continue over the weekend
NFL owners and players wrapped up a round of intensive talks Friday without a full agreement to end the league’s four-month lockout, but determined to keep pushing over the weekend. Progress made … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 15

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Thursday Sports Wrap

 

NFL Team to Los Angeles?
Recently, there's been talk of an NFL franchise moving to Los Angeles and analyst Cris Collinsworth believes it's inevitable at least one franchise will move to L.A. … [Read More...]

Clemens trial end in early mistrial
Almost as soon as it began, former baseball star Roger Clemens' perjury trial ended Thursday, in a mistrial the judge blamed on prosecutors. The AP's Sagar Meghani reports from Washington … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: July 15, 2011
Amanda Balionis previews Round 2 of both the British Open and Viking Classic, including Thomas Bjorn and amateur Tom Lewis as well as the six-way tie at the top of the leaderboard at Annandale Golf … [Read More...]

2011 Open Championship: Round 1 Highlights
Check out the action from the opening round of the Open Championship at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. … [Read More...]

Bud Selig’s legacy
With Bud Selig stepping down in just one year, how will baseball's commissioner be remembered, and who will replace him after next season? … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 14

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Wednesday Sports Wrap

The NFL resumes negotiations, we look at the second half of the baseball season, preview the British Open and more in today’s Sports Wrap.

Preview Show: New Hampshire
Marty Snider says it will be a tale of two races at Loudon as some drivers go into a "must-win" mode while others fine tune for the Chase. …
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Second Half Baseball Preview
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi preview the 2nd half of the Major League Baseball season. Video: MLB on FOX: Second Half Preview …
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Brewers Land Francisco Rodriguez
The Brewers have bolstered their bullpen by adding closer Francisco Rodriguez from the Mets. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger join Lauren …
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United States in World Cup Final
The United States defeated France 3-1 on Wednesday to advance to their first World Cup Final since 1999. Lauren Shehadi has the details from the victory. …
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PGA TOUR Today: July 14, 2011
Amanda Balionis previews Round 1 of the 2011 British Open being played at Royal St. George's Golf Club and the Viking Classic in Madison, Mississippi …
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NASCAR: Sprint Cup midseason recap
A look at the biggest surprise, disappointment and best storyline from the season's first half. …
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Fantasy Baseball: Trade winds
How would a trade affect Carlos Beltran and some of fantasy's other key contributors? …
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NFL owners, player reps resume negotiations
NFL owners and player representatives have arrived for another round of labor talks as the negotiations hit a critical phase. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner is covering the meetings in New York. …
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Monday, July 11, 2011

Monday Sports Wrap

A quiet day that takes a turn for the better as we have a heartwarming Home Run Derby to cap it off

Cano pumps up and wins Home Run Contest with a little help from Pops

Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano won the home run derby with a friendlier pitcher than most as his Dad Jose threw him baseballs through all three rounds creating some fantastic moments for the … [Read More...]

MLB All-Star Game Preview

Ken Rosenthal and the rest of the Fox Sports crew preview tomorrow nights MLB All-Star game Video: All-Star Game Preview … [Read More...]

Sports Fun with Frank Nicotero

Kobe schools a young trash talking teen at his basketball camp, a 7 year old gets a tryout with FC Barcelona, and Harry Potter uniforms hit the baseball field … [Read More...]

Halladay and Weaver to Start in All-Star Game

Philadelphia right-hander Roy Halladay will start for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star game against the Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver. Managers Bruce Bochy and Ron Washington … [Read More...]

British Open Preview

Golf shifts across the pond this week for the 3rd major of the year at Royal St. George's. We recently caught up with current and former TOUR players who gave their thoughts on links style golf. … [Read More...]

Friday, July 8, 2011

Thursday Sports Wrap

Final Laps: Busch wins in the Bluegrass State

Kyle Busch holds off Jason White during a Green-White-Checkered Finish to grab his fifth CWTS win of the season … [Read More...]

Time getting tight for NFL deal

NFL owners and players may find themselves shifting to hurry-up mode as time gets tight to reach labor peace. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner is covering Thursday's meetings in New York … [Read More...]

Jeter closes in on 3,000

As Derek Jeter nears reaching the 3,000 hit milestone, current and former MLB stars sound off on the Yankee captain. … [Read More...]

Dodger’s disappointing start

Injuries, poor play and distractions have Los Angeles at the bottom of the NL West. … [Read More...]

MLB: Indians, D’backs, Pirates lead first-half surprises

Cleveland, Arizona and Pittsburgh have defied expectations so far this season. Can they keep it up in the second half? … [Read More...]

Fantasy Baseball: Bold predictions for season’s second half

As baseball nears the All-Star break, which players will break out in the second half, and which will struggle? …[Read More...]

Round 1 Recap: 2011 John Deere Classic

In the opening round of the John Deere Classic from TPC Deere Run, Kris Blanks shoots an 8-under par 63 and has a one stroke lead. … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: July 8, 2011

Amanda Balionis previews Round 2 of the John Deere Classic, featuring leader Kris Blanks and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 7

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Wednesday Sports Wrap

 

Sports Fun with Frank Nicotero

Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrono narrowly misses a foul ball during an interview, LeBron James humiliates a kid at basketball camp, and World Cup referees are as blind as our own umpires. … [Read More...]

NASCAR Preview: Kentucky

Joey Logano on his success at Kentucky and Marty Snider says the JGR driver's experience will play a factor Saturday night. … [Read More...]

NASCAR: Kentucky’s a new track, with the same old flavor

The Sprint Cup makes its Kentucky debut this weekend, but don't expect any new thrills on the track. … [Read More...]

Did Pujols rush his return?

After breaking his wrist, Cardinals star Albert Pujols is back on the field a month ahead of schedule.   … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: July 7, 2011

Amanda Balionis previews Round 1 of the 2011 John Deere Classic, including the featured groups on Golf Channel and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 6

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Tuesday Sports Wrap

The holiday is over and its back to a full schedule as Jeter is hitless in his return from the DL and Pujols is also removed from the DL but does not play, Tiger Woods misses another major, Roger Clemens goes on trial, we go in depth with Travis Pastrana, and we preview the John Deere Classic. All that and more in today’s sports wrap.

Jeter hitless in return as Yanks fall

Derek Jeter went 0 for 4 in his first game back from the 15-day DL and the Yankees fell 6-3 to Austin Kearns and the Indians. Read more: … [Read More...]

The people vs. Roger Clemens

Michael McCann outlines what to expect as former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens heads to court facing perjury charges. Read more: … [Read More...]

NFL Instant Replay Under Review

Mike Pereira talks with the NFL’s Director of Replay Dean Blandino about what changes may be coming. Video: NFL replay under review … [Read More...]

Tiger Woods to Skip British Open

Tiger Woods will miss his second consecutive major has he continues to overcome injuries. Grant Boone joins Lauren Shehadi to discuss the future for the former world number one. … [Read More...]

Preview: 2011 John Deere Classic

Steve Stricker looks to make it three in row TPC Deere Run as the PGA TOUR heads to Silvis, Illinois for the John Deere Classic and with just seven weeks left until the start of the 2011 PGA TOUR … [Read More...]

Sports In Depth: Travis Pastrana

Pastrana tells Graham Bensinger about his death defying stunts, how he assesses risk, his most devastating personal challenge, and how NASCAR may affect his action sports career. Travis and Graham … [Read More...]

U.S. cyclist wins Tour stage on July 4th

On Monday, Tyler Farrar became the first American to win a stage of the Tour de France on the Fourth of July. It was his first stage win in cycling's showcase race, and he dedicated the victory to the … [Read More...]

MLB Scores

Jul 5