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BASEBALL

PCL

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Final Standings

PACIFIC CONFERENCE

x-clinched division

Monday’s Results

Memphis 4, Albuquerque 2

New Orleans 8, Iowa 3

Round Rock 4, Nashville 0

Salt Lake 9, Las Vegas 6

Colorado Springs 9, Fresno 8

Oklahoma 6, Omaha 4

Tacoma 5, Sacramento 2

Portland 2, Tucson 0

NWL

Monday’s Results

Everett 4, Eugene 2, 10 innings

Boise 9, Spokane 6

Salem-Keizer 3, Vancouver 2

Tri-City 3, Yakima 2

Today’s Games

Everett at Eugene

Salem-Keizer at Vancouver

Spokane at Boise

Yakima at Tri-City

Hawks 9, Indians 6

E–Blunt (4), Mota (19). LOB–Spokane 6, Boise 5. 2B–Thon (12), Gregg (9). 3B–Mota (1). HR–Mayberry (9), Taylor (7). RBIs–Mayberry (23), Thon 3 (45), Teagarden (15), Mota 2 (22), Taylor 2 (30), Gregg (19), Defendis 2 (19), Valdez (38). SB–Santana (5).

WP—Maldonado, Atkins. HBP–Valdez, Gaskin. Inherited runners-scored–Hall 3-3, Chambers 2-1, Evenson 3-3. T—2:31. A—2,614.

BASKETBALL

WNBA Playoffs

CONFERENCE FINALS

(Best-of-3)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Connecticut vs. Indiana

Thursday, Sept. 8

Connecticut at Indiana, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Indiana at Connecticut, 11 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 11

Indiana at Connecticut, 10 a.m., if necessary

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Sacramento vs. Houston

Thursday, Sept. 8

Sacramento at Houston, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Houston at Sacramento, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 11

Houston at Sacramento, noon, if necessary

FOOTBALL

NFL

All Times PDT

Thursday’s Game

Oakland at New England, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Denver at Miami, 10 a.m.

Chicago at Washington, 10 a.m.

Houston at Buffalo, 10 a.m.

Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m.

N.Y. Jets at Kansas City, 10 a.m.

Seattle at Jacksonville, 10 a.m.

New Orleans at Carolina, 10 a.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 10 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 10 a.m.

Green Bay at Detroit, 1:15 p.m.

Dallas at San Diego, 1:15 p.m.

Arizona at N.Y. Giants, 1:15 p.m.

St. Louis at San Francisco, 1:15 p.m.

Indianapolis at Baltimore, 5:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

CFL

Note: Two points for a regulation or overtime win and one point for a tie.

Monday’s Results

Edmonton 25, Calgary 23

Hamilton 33, Toronto 30

Thursday’s Game

British Columbia at Ottawa

High school

Emerald City Kickoff Classic

Gonzaga Prep 26, Bellarmine Prep 0

Ferris 42, Evergreen 14

White River 20, Wenatchee 8

Mission Viejo 55, Issaquah 36

Gonzaga Prep 26, Bellarmine Prep 0

GP-Hare 8 run (M. Stockton kick)

GP-Hare 23 run (kick failed)

GP-Hare 13 run (run failed)

GP-Manix 1 run (M. Stockton kick)

Individual statistics

Rushing: Gonzaga Prep-Tschirgi 5-17; Manix 14-74; Hare 6-57; Hovan 1-3; Jones 8-44; Kries 2-(-6); Curry 2-6; Lee 2-11. Bellarmine Prep-Gaines 13-36; Wong 4-11; B. Comfort 2-1; Hoberg 6-(-6); Williams 2-(-17); Ostruke 1-(1-9).

Passing: Gonzaga Prep-Manix 2-8-1 23; Kries 0-1-0. Bellarmine Prep-Hoberg 7-16-4 33.

Receiving: Gonzaga Prep-Hare 1-15; Akers 1-8. Bellarmine Prep-T. Heaney 2-12; Williams 1-3; Wong 1-7; B. Comfort 2-11.

Ferris 42, Evergreen 14

Fer-Zachery 24 pass from Rath (Burke kick)

Fer-M. Murphy 24 interception return (Burke kick)

Eve-Monk 1 run (Grenz kick)

Fer-Karstetter 5 pass from Rath (Burke kick)

Fer-Stockton 86 pass from Rath (Burke kick)

Fer-Rath 42 run (Yonago kick)

Eve-Ross 17 run (Grenz kick)

Fer-Brett 50 pass from Stockton (Burke kick)

Individual statistics

Rushing: Evergreen-Monk 33-74; Ross 7-33; Watson 4-(-17); Ferch 1-1; Acevedo 1-(-1); Keith 4-16. Ferris-Rath 10-71; R. Murphy 8-19; Stockton 1-36; Milsap 2-(-1); Minnerly 2(-3); Watkins 2-8; Team 1-(-1).

Passing: Evergreen-Watson 7-16-4 54. Ferris-Rath 11-16-0 179; Stockton 1-1-0 50.

Receiving: Evergreen-Acevedo 2-6; Ross 1-31; Monk 1-4; Kesler 1-18; Furey 1-15; Ikenze 1-2. Ferris-Zachery 2-35; Stockton 6-119; Karstetter 2-15; R. Murphy 1-3; Burke 1-3; Brett 1-50.

AUTO RACING

Mac Tools U.S. Nationals

NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION

At Indianapolis Raceway Park, Clermont, Ind.

Top Fuel

Larry Dixon, 4.521 seconds, 326.71 mph., def. Tony Schumacher, 8.143, 107.27.

Funny Car

Del Worsham, Chevy Monte Carlo, 4.874, 320.05, def. Frank Pedregon, Dodge Stratus, 4.904, 313.07.

Pro Stock

Greg Anderson, Pontiac GTO, 6.718, 205.26, def. Richie Stevens, Dodge Stratus, 6.779, 203.98.

Pro Stock Motorcycle

Matt Smith, Buell, 7.114, 186.12, def. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 7.206, 185.08.

Top Fuel

1. Tony Schumacher, 1,374. 2. Doug Kalitta, 1,334. 3. Larry Dixon, 1,295. 4. David Grubnic, 1,128. 5. Brandon Bernstein, 1,076. 6. Morgan Lucas, 1,064. 7. Doug Herbert, 977. 8. Cory McClenathan, 908. 9. Scott Kalitta, 903. 10. Scott Weis, 645.

Funny Car

1. Gary Scelzi, 1,172. 2. Robert Hight, 1,171. 3. Ron Capps, 1,136. 4. John Force, 1,125. 5. Eric Medlen, 1,117. 6. Tommy Johnson Jr., 1,024. 7. Whit Bazemore, 969. 8. Del Worsham, 946. 9. Cruz Pedregon, 873. 10. Tony Pedregon, 843.

Pro Stock

1. Greg Anderson, 1,458. 2. Kurt Johnson, 1,323. 3. Warren Johnson, 1,245. 4. Jason Line, 1,174. 5. Dave Connolly, 1,095. 6. Greg Stanfield, 901. 7. Richie Stevens, 873. 8. Ron Krisher, 872. 9. Jeg Coughlin, 841. 10. Jim Yates, 774.

Pro Stock Motorcycle

Andrew Hines, 888. 2. GT Tonglet, 871. 3. Antron Brown, 781. 4. Angelle Sampey, 702. 5. Ryan Schnitz, 692. 6. Chip Ellis, 674. 7. Geno Scali, 655. 8. Karen Stoffer, 644. 9. Steve Johnson, 606. 10. Craig Treble, 591.

State Line Speedway

Saturday’s Results

INLAND NORTHWEST SUPER STOCK SERIES

Fast Time – Mike Behar, 13.29. Trophy Dash – A) Darren Rupinski; B) Brian Saling. Heat – A) Andy Brown; B) Jessie Taylor. Keller Williams Coeur d’ Alene 100 — 1) Dan Garber; 2) Rupinski; 3) Dave Garber; 4) Brad Allard; 5) Behar; 6) Kevin Richards; 7) Brown; 8) John Mandere; 9) Brian Saling; 10) Billy Belton.

EARLY STOCKS

Fast Time – Richard Cox, 15.19. Trophy Dash – 1) Justin Robideaux. Heat – 1) Scott McMillen. A Main — 1) McMillen; 2) J Robideaux; 3) Ken Iverson; 4) Eldon Wilson; 5) Amanda Robideaux; 6) Cox.

HOBBY STOCKS

Fast Time – Craig Felix, 16.17. Trophy Dash – 1) Rob Ballard. Heat – A) Brian Husk; B) JC Ward. A Main — 1) Felix; 2) Ballard; 3) Husk; 4) Ned Pennington; 5) Joe Mauro; 6) Gary Hommel; 7) JC Ward; 8) John Ward; 9) Krissy Gutierrez; 10) Tony Kempken.

GOLF

Deutsche Bank Championship

PGA TOUR

At TPC of Boston, Norton, Mass.

Purse: $5.5 million

Yardage: 7,415; Par: 71

FINAL ROUND

SOCCER

MLS

All Times PDT

x-clinched playoff spot. NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Columbus at New England, 4:30 p.m.

MetroStars at Kansas City, 5 p.m.

D.C. United at FC Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

CD Chivas USA at San Jose, 7 p.m.

College men

Linfield Classic

Whitworth 3, Corban 1

First half–None. Second half–1, CC, Crain (Branch), 64:49. 2, WC, Varlamos (Sabrowski), 65:25. 3, WC, Hendrickson, 84:22. 4, WC, Sabrowski (penalty kick), 86:47.

Shots on goal–Corban 13, Whitworth 29. Saves–Corban, Bentley 3. Whitworth, Barnum 10.

TENNIS

U.S. Open

GRAND SLAM

At The USTA National Tennis Center, New York

Purse: $18.3 million (Grand Slam)

Surface: Hard-Outdoor

SINGLES

Men

Fourth Round

Guillermo Coria (8), Argentina, def. Nicolas Massu, Chile, 6-4, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-2.

Andre Agassi (7), United States, def. Xavier Malisse, Belgium, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 4-6, 6-2.

James Blake, United States, def. Tommy Robredo (19), Spain, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-3.

Robby Ginepri, United States, def. Richard Gasquet (13), France, 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-0.

Women

Fourth Round

Lindsay Davenport (2), United States, def. Nathalie Dechy (15), France, 6-0, 6-3.

Elena Dementieva (6), Russia, def. Patty Schnyder (11), Switzerland, 6-4, 6-3.

Amelie Mauresmo (3), France, def. Elena Likhovtseva (19), Russia, 6-1, 6-4.

Mary Pierce (12), France, def. Justine Henin-Hardenne (7), Belgium, 6-3, 6-4.

Doubles

Men

Third Round

Simon Aspelin, Sweden, and Todd Perry (9), Australia, def. Mahesh Bhupathi, India, and Martin Damm (7), Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3.

Jonas Bjorkman, Sweden, and Max Mirnyi (1), Belarus, def. Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 6-3, 6-4.

Bob and Mike Bryan (2), United States, def. Fernando Gonzalez and Nicolas Massu (15), Chile, 6-3, 6-1.

Women

Third Round

Yan Zi and Zheng Jie, China, def. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, and Ai Sugiyama (5), Japan, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5.

Conchita Martinez and Virginia Ruano Pascual (3), Spain, def. Gisela Dulko, Argentina, and Maria Kirilenko (16), Russia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Martina Navratilova (7), United States, def. Li Ting and Sun Tian Tian (12), China, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1.

Elena Dementieva, Russia, and Flavia Pennetta (14), Italy, def. Nadia Petrova, Russia, and Meghann Shaughnessy (4), United States, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

VOLLEYBALL

College

Non-conference

Florida def. Eastern Washington 30-27, 30-16, 30-16. Kills–Mellor (EWU) 9, Killingsworth (UF) 10. Assists–Albers (EWU) 29, McGinnis (UF) 30. Aces–Albers, Reis (EWU) 1, Collymore (UF) 5. Digs–Mellor (EWU) 14, Engel (UF) 14. Blocks–Mellor (EWU) 1.

HORSE RACING

Emerald Downs

FIRST RACE: Purse $7,150, Maiden Claiming $7,500, 2 yo, Four And A Half Furlongs. 7-Lil Susi Beefcakes (Symons C). $66.00 $21.20 $6.40. 8-Oly Brew (Krigger K). $16.80 $6.80. 5-Princess Teddy (Russell B). $3.00. Also Ran: Manzerita, Gentle Lissa, Mystic Express, Libertymarie, Dat’s Maureen. Late Scratches: Tanja Bel,. Race Time: :53. Exacta (7-8) $286.90; Superfecta (7-8-ALL-ALL) $210.30; Trifecta (7-8-5) $882.00

SECOND RACE: Purse $5,940, Claiming $4,000, 3 yo’s & up, Five And A Half Furlongs. 8-Boogie City (Mawing L). $8.00 $4.20 $3.60. 7-Slew’s Mystery (Gutierrez J). $3.00 $2.80. 1-Ms Grey Dancer (Ortega J). $4.00. Also Ran: She’sonmymind, Country Basket, Lizawatha, Monacas Baby, Bear Hug Slew. Race Time: 1:05.80. Daily Double (7-8) $509.60; Exacta (8-7) $7.50; Superfecta (8-7-1-2) $146.80; Trifecta (8-7-1) $39.50

THIRD RACE: Purse $5,940, Maiden Claiming $6,250, 3 yo, Five And A Half Furlongs. 3-Gana Hawk (Zunino J). $11.20 $5.40 $4.20. 5-Carbon River (Mangalee N). $2.80 $2.20. 6-Mary a Millionaire (Wales T). $3.00. Also Ran: Latin Flyer, Jaswinder, Mehtala, Slew of Nines, Ms. Marshall Creek, Saski. Late Scratches: Cut the Silk,. Race Time: 1:04.60. Exacta (3-5) $12.50; Superfecta (3-5-6-10) $102.80; Trifecta (3-5-6) $31.60; Pic 3 (7-8-3) $38.00

FOURTH RACE: Purse $9,100, Claiming $7,500, 3 yo’s & up, One And One Sixteenth Miles. 6-Lovefromafar (Mawing L). $17.60 $7.80 $2.80. 1-Wally Ballou (Krigger K). $3.60 $2.40. 4-Cariboo Prospector (Russell B). $2.60. Also Ran: Olly Blast, Mt. Vista, Themanwithebigcigar. Race Time: 1:44.40. Exacta (6-1) $31.50; Superfecta (6-1-4-3) $299.10; Trifecta (6-1-4) $74.00; Pic 3 (8-3-6) $249.20

FIFTH RACE: Purse $5,940, Maiden Claiming $6,250, 3 yo, Five And A Half Furlongs. 1-Thee Icon (Russell B). $4.00 $2.60 $2.60. 3-Cash Plays (Ortega J). $13.20 $6.60. 6-War Poppy (Hoonan D). $3.20. Also Ran: Table Topper, Aksalano’s Pledge, Jenrall Lae, Billnlou’s Deemell, You Be Bad, Bailey’s Drift, La Honky Tonk. Race Time: 1:04.40. Exacta (1-3) $24.50; Superfecta (1-3-6-7) $506.60; Trifecta (1-3-6) $109.80; Pic 3 (3-6-1) $132.00; Pic 4 (8-3-6-1) $1,214.00

SIXTH RACE: Purse $5,940, Claiming $3,500, 3 yo’s & up, One Mile. 6-Standard Setter (Frazier R). $8.80 $4.00 $2.80. 8-Bucko Wins (Gutierrez J). $3.40 $2.40. 5-McAllister Creek (Mangalee N). $2.20. Also Ran: Artic Stage, New York P D, Voile Soar, Jamican Blue, Harbro. Race Time: 1:37.60. Exacta (6-8) $15.80; Superfecta (6-8-5-4) $543.90; Trifecta (6-8-5) $29.40; Pic 3 (6-1-6) $126.00

SEVENTH RACE: Purse $100,000, Stakes, 3 yo, One And One Eighth Miles. 2-Alexandersrun (Frazier R). $6.00 $3.40 $3.00. 4-Norm’s Nephew (Krigger K). $5.60 $4.00. 1-Timeless Passion (Barton J). $3.00. Also Ran: Confidential Call, Gins Majesty, Wasserman, Datzig, Indian Weaver, Fuzzyheadedlizard, Cowboy Cruisser, For the Prize, Palanca. Race Time: 1:49. Exacta (2-4) $15.00; Superfecta (2-4-1-5) $119.30; Trifecta (2-4-1) $43.40; (4 VS 7(WINNER 4)) $2.10; Pic 3 (1-6-2) $36.20

EIGHTH RACE: Purse $5,400, Claiming $3,500, 3 yo’s & up, Six And A Half Furlongs. 7-Once It Happens (Krigger K). $6.00 $3.40 $2.40. 4-J J’s Son (Mawing L). $2.80 $2.80. 8-Delirious Laughter (Zunino J). $3.40. Also Ran: Winterstarr, Majestic Willie, Blast of Class, Persian Reign. Late Scratches: Prospector’shimmer. Race Time: 1:17.60. Exacta (7-4) $14.90; Superfecta (7-4-8-3) $131.50; Trifecta (7-4-8) $56.30; Pic 3 (6-2-7) $66.30

NINTH RACE: Purse $6,200, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo, Six Furlongs. 4-Quizy (Herrera J). $3.60 $2.60 $2.20. 2-Dinos Dashofsugar (Mitchell G). $4.80 $2.80. 5-Mollie Stone (Frazier R). $2.60. Also Ran: D J Whitney, Amelia True Heart, Fairest Warning, Ima Jazzy Miss. Race Time: 1:11. Exacta (4-2) $9.10; Superfecta (4-2-5-3) $122.70; Trifecta (4-2-5) $36.70; Pic 3 (2-7-4) $33.90

TENTH RACE: Purse $5,100, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, One And One Sixteenth Miles. 6-Mary’s Legacy (Frazier R). $4.60 $3.00 $2.80. 4-Jasmine Taj (Ortega J). $4.20 $4.00. 7-Naab a Star (Mitchell G). $2.80. Also Ran: Lady of Spain, Selina’s Starlet, Beyond Thunder, Dancing Natasha. Late Scratches: Miss Vice Regent. Race Time: 1:47. Daily Double (4-6) $10.60; Exacta (6-4) $12.00; Superfecta (6-4-7-5) $146.50; Trifecta (6-4-7) $57.40; Consolation Double (4-3) $3.60; Pic 3 (7-4-3/6) $12.10; Pic 4 (2-5/7-4-3/6) $45.60

MOVES

BASEBALL

American League

SEATTLE MARINERS—Activated RHP Rafael Soriano from the 60-day DL.

National League

CINCINNATI REDS—Recalled RHP Joe Valentine, RHP Allan Simpson and C Miguel Perez from Louisville of the IL. Purchased the contract of RHP Chris Booker from Louisville. Activated OF Ryan Freel from the 15-day DL.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ARIZONA CARDINALS—Signed WR Reggie Swinton. Claimed OL Langston Moore off waivers from Cincinnati. Waived KR J.J. Moses and DE Antonio Smith. Signed S Aaron Francisco, S Jermaine Hardy, S Ernest Shazor, WR Carlyle Holiday, WR Dan Sheldon, DT Tim Bulman, G Rolando Cantu, and DE Tyler King to the practice squad.

BUFFALO BILLS—Signed OT Dylan McFarland, G Jasen Esposito, DE Constantin Ritzmann, CB Rob Lee, CB Evan Oglesby, FB Jon Goldsberry, TE Brad Cieslak and LB Liam Ezekiel to the practice squad.

CHICAGO BEARS—Waived DT Darrell Campbell. Signed QB J.T. O’Sullivan to the practice squad.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed OL Atlas Herrion and OL Pete McMahon to the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed WR Peerless Price and S Willie Pile. Released WR Quincy Morgan and DE Eric Ogbogu.

DENVER BRONCOS—Announced the retirement of WR Jerry Rice.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Released DT Lynn McGruder and DT Jason Stewart. Claimed LB Keith O’Neil off waivers from Dallas. Waived WR-PR Troy Walters. Named QB Tom Arth, WR Montiese Culton, OG-C Trevor Hutton, S Brandon Lynch,WR John Standeford, DE Gabe Nyenhuis and OG-T Bo Lacy to the practice squad.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed WR Jeris McIntyre, S Scott Connot, RB Samkon Gado, TE Aaron Golliday, G Peter Heyer, CB Alphonso Hodge, RB McKenzi Smith, WR Craphonso Thorpe and DE Zach Ville to the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Released S Chris Akins off injured reserve. Signed S Deandre Eiland, WR Fred Gibson, WR Maurice Mann, RB Kay-Jay Harris, TE Alex Holmes, P Donnie Jones and DT Orrin Thompson to the practice squad.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed OT Wesley Britt to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS—Signed LB Dennis Haley, OL Michael King, OL Mike Kracalik, FB Luke Lawton, DL Radell Lockhart, WR Harry Williams Jr. and WR Jovan Witherspoon to the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Signed RB Erik Bickerstaff to the practice squad.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed RB Bruce Perry to the practice squad.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed LB Andre Frazier, WR Walter Young, G Jim Jones, DE Shaun Nua, LB Dedrick Roper, DE Eric Taylor, FB Zach Tuiasosopo and WR Chris Samp to the practice squad.

ST. LOUIS RAMS—Claimed TE Jeff Robinson off waivers from Dallas. Released TE Jerome Collins.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed WR Marcus Maxwell, TE Erik Jensen, C Norm Katnik, DE Scott Scharff, OT Harvey Dahl, CB Michael Harden and OT Sam Wilder to the practice squad.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed LB Matt Grootegoed, C Scott Jackson, CB James Patrick, S Kalvin Pearson, WR DeAndrew Rubin, RB Derek Watson, DE Andrew Williams and S Claudius Osei to the practice squad.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed DB Dimitri Patterson to the practice squad.

TODAY’S ODDS

America’s Line

FOOTBALL

Home teams in capital letters

Note: Open is the opening line, current is the up to date line, and O/U is the over/under point total for each game.