CLEVELAND — Indians closer Chris Perez met with the media Saturday at Progressive Field, but refused to address his recent arrest for misdemeanor marijuana possession. The two-time All-Star, who has been on the disabled list with a sore right shoulder since May 27, will begin a rehabilitation assignment today at Single-A Lake County. If all [...]
U.S. Open: Phil Mickelson leads by a shot, one round from elusive national title
ARDMORE, Pa. — For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to win the U.S. Open. It’s the first time he has ever had the outright lead going into the final round. Of the nine players within five shots, only one [...]
Indians Notes: Draft pick Clint Frazier gets warm welcome, good-natured ribbing
CLEVELAND — When outfielder Clint Frazier walked into the Indians’ clubhouse after signing his first professional contract Saturday, he was greeted in classic baseball fashion. Every position player on the Tribe’s roster was wearing a red clown wig in honor of the first-round draft pick — and curly haired ginger — officially joining the organization. [...]
Stanley Cup Finals: Bruins rebound, beat Blackhawks in OT, even series
CHICAGO — These Boston Bruins are one resilient bunch. Daniel Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime and the Bruins shrugged off a sluggish start to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Saturday night and even the Stanley Cup finals at a game apiece. Three days after a three-overtime thriller in the opener, Boston and Chicago [...]
Walk-off win? More like run-off as Indians edge Nationals 2-1 thanks to Drew Stubbs’ dash home on Jason Kipnis’ grounder
CLEVELAND — Drew Stubbs’ speed on the bases allowed the Indians to start their nine-game homestand on a high note. Stubbs scored the game-winning run with one out in the ninth inning — sliding home to beat the tag of catcher Kurt Suzuki on a fielder’s choice — as the Tribe edged Washington 2-1 on [...]
Tribe notes: Closer Chris Perez could be back in action as early as next week
CLEVELAND — The Indians received several doses of good medicine Friday, as their injured players continue their rehab process. Closer Chris Perez (right shoulder soreness) and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (right quadriceps strain) — both All-Stars in 2011 and 2012 — received the most optimistic reports from the medical staff, according to Tribe manager Terry Francona. [...]
Indians, top pick Clint Frazier reach agreement on deal
CLEVELAND — The Indians and top draft pick Clint Frazier have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract. Frazier, an 18-year-old outfielder from Loganville (Ga.) High, announced on his Twitter account that the deal was done late Friday. Tribe officials declined to confirm the agreement, but said there would be a “draft announcement” today. The [...]
Little Merion defending itself just fine: Phil Mickelson, Billy Horschel share U.S. Open lead at just 1 under
ARDMORE, Pa. — Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be the real star of this U.S. Open. Nearly half the field did not finish the second round when [...]
Will Spurs and Heat be good, bad or just plain ugly? Tough to say in an NBA Finals of wild ups and downs
SAN ANTONIO — At their best in the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat have forced turnover after turnover, finding a gear the San Antonio Spurs just can’t reach. Play in Game 5 as they have during their two easy victories in the series, and LeBron James’ defending champs will head home just one win away [...]
Nathan Horton nears a Game 2: Bruins counting on having high-scoring line intact tonight vs. Blackhawks
CHICAGO — Milan Lucic remembers it like it was yesterday. Boston got Nathan Horton in a trade with Florida three years ago, and Bruins coach Claude Julien decided to put the forward on a line with David Krejci and Lucic. “It kind of just clicked right away,” Lucic said. Yeah, no kidding. The high-scoring line [...]
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