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Baseball
NWL
East Division
| W | L | GB | |
| Boise (Cubs) | 32 | 25 | — |
| Tri-City (Rockies) | 30 | 27 | 2 |
| Spokane (Rangers) | 19 | 38 | 13 |
| Yakima (Diamondbacks) | 18 | 39 | 14 |
West Division
| W | L | GB | |
| Salem-Keizer (Giants) | 40 | 17 | — |
| Vancouver (Athletics) | 31 | 26 | 9 |
| Eugene (Padres) | 31 | 26 | 9 |
| Everett (Mariners) | 27 | 30 | 13 |
Thursday’s Results
Boise 7, Vancouver 6, 12 innings
Eugene 4, Spokane 3
Everett 8, Yakima 5
Salem-Keizer 7, Tri-City 1
Today’s Games
Boise at Vancouver
Eugene at Spokane
Salem-Keizer at Tri-City
Yakima at Everett
Emeralds 4, Indians 3
| Eugene | AB | R | H | BI | BB | SO | Avg. |
| Epping cf | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| Antonelli 3b | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .268 |
| Cooper 1b | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .295 |
| Huffman lf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .323 |
| Campbell rf | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .219 |
| Sanchez dh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .255 |
| Valverde c | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .202 |
| King 2b | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .233 |
| Lopez ss | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .250 |
| Totals | 34 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Spokane | AB | R | H | BI | BB | SO | Avg. |
| Gentry cf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .265 |
| Berkery 2b | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .247 |
| Tracy dh | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .279 |
| Davis 1b | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .287 |
| Marquardt 3b | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .276 |
| Herren lf | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .312 |
| Heafner ss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .226 |
| Killian c | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .231 |
| Backman rf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .213 |
| Totals | 31 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Eugene | 011 | 100 | 001—4 | 10 | 1 |
| Spokane | 001 | 200 | 000—3 | 7 | 0 |
E—King (10). LOB—Eugene 7, Spokane 5. 2B—Sanchez (8), King 2 (15). 3B—Herren (1). RBIs—Valverde (24), Cooper (34), Lopez (13), Herren (6), Heafner (13). SB—Gentry (15), Berkery (7), Backman (7). CS—Antonelli (1). S—Epping. SF—Heafner. DP—Spokane 1 (Berkery and Davis).
| Eugene | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| Miller | 5 1/3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.26 |
| Krosschell | 2/3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.13 |
| Kirby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 |
| Valdez W,7-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.43 |
| Rodriguez S,10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.84 |
| Spokane | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| Garcia | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11.50 |
| Weilep L,1-2 | 3 1/3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3.40 |
| Haar | 2/3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.45 |
IR-S—Krosschell 2-0, Haar 1-1. PB—Killian 2. T—2:35. A—4,326.
Little League World Series
At South Williamsport, Pa.
All Times PDT
Today’s Games
Portsmouth, N.H. vs. Beaverton, Ore., 1 p.m.
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia vs. Surrey, B.C., 3 p.m.
Lake Charles, La. vs. Columbia, Mo., 5 p.m.
Basketball
WNBA playoffs
FIRST ROUND
(Best-of-3)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Connecticut vs. Washington
Friday, Aug. 18: Connecticut at Washington, 4 p.m.
Detroit vs. Indiana
Thursday, Aug. 17: Detroit 68, Indiana 56, Detroit leads series 1-0
Saturday, Aug. 19: Indiana at Detroit, 3 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Los Angeles vs. Seattle
Friday, Aug. 18: Los Angeles at Seattle, 7 p.m.
Sacramento vs. Houston
Thursday, Aug. 17: Sacramento 93, Houston 78, Sacramento leads series 1-0
Saturday, Aug. 19: Houston at Sacramento, 12:30 p.m.
Monarchs 93, Comets 78
SACRAMENTO LEADS SERIES 1-0
Sacramento (93)—Powell 4-7 0-0 9, Walker 7-10 1-3 15, Griffith 6-11 4-5 16, Penicheiro 3-4 3-3 10, Lawson 7-12 0-0 18, Buescher 2-5 0-0 4, Maiga 0-2 0-0 0, Brunson 3-10 4-4 10, Haynie 2-3 0-0 4, Dorrell 1-3 2-2 4, Smith 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 36-69 14-17 93.
Houston (78)—Swoopes 2-9 5-6 10, Thompson 2-8 8-8 13, Snow 5-7 5-5 15, Staley 1-3 0-0 3, Canty 2-4 3-4 7, Hodges 5-13 1-2 13, Lyttle 2-3 2-2 6, Dixon 2-5 2-2 6, Kostaki 2-2 1-1 5, Williams 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-54 27-30 78.
| Sacramento | 26 | 32 | 19 | 16 | — | 93 |
| Houston | 12 | 18 | 22 | 26 | — | 78 |
3-Point Goals—Sacramento 7-13 (Lawson 4-6, Penicheiro 1-2, Powell 1-2, Smith 1-2, Haynie 0-1), Houston 5-14 (Hodges 2-7, Staley 1-2, Thompson 1-2, Swoopes 1-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Sacramento 35 (Griffith 9), Houston 35 (Lyttle 6). Assists—Sacramento 20 (Penicheiro 8), Houston 10 (Canty 4). Total Fouls—Sacramento 24, Houston 13. A—6,019. (10,063).
Shock 68, Fever 56
DETROIT LEADS SERIES 1-0
Detroit (68)—Cash 1-4 0-0 2, Ford 4-10 3-4 11, Riley 4-9 0-0 8, Nolan 9-11 0-0 18, Smith 4-11 5-6 17, Powell 0-1 0-0 0, Holland-Corn 0-4 0-0 0, Pierson 2-5 3-4 7, Braxton 1-6 1-2 3, Williams 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 26-64 12-16 68.
Indiana (56)—Catchings 6-16 3-4 17, Whitmore 4-15 3-3 12, Hoffman 5-7 0-1 10, DeForge 3-10 0-0 7, Bevilaqua 1-6 2-2 4, Scott-Richardson 1-4 0-0 2, Atkinson 1-3 2-4 4, White 0-3 0-0 0, Smith-Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-64 10-14 56.
| Detroit | 18 | 12 | 17 | 21 | — | 68 |
| Indiana | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | 56 |
3-Point Goals—Detroit 4-12 (Smith 4-8, Nolan 0-1, Holland-Corn 0-3), Indiana 4-15 (Catchings 2-4, Whitmore 1-3, DeForge 1-4, Bevilaqua 0-1, Scott-Richardson 0-1, White 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Detroit 51 (Ford 10), Indiana 38 (Atkinson 11). Assists—Detroit 13 (Nolan, Smith 4), Indiana 9 (Catchings 5). Total Fouls—Detroit 26, Indiana 19. A—7,261. (9,823).
Football
NFL preseason
All Times PDT
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
| East | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Buffalo | 0 | 1 | .000 | 13 | 14 |
| Miami | 0 | 1 | .000 | 26 | 31 |
| New England | 0 | 1 | .000 | 23 | 26 |
| N.Y. Jets | 0 | 1 | .000 | 3 | 16 |
| South | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Houston | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 24 | 14 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 31 | 26 |
| Indianapolis | 0 | 1 | .000 | 17 | 19 |
| Tennessee | 0 | 1 | .000 | 16 | 19 |
| North | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 19 | 3 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 1 | .500 | 36 | 27 |
| Cleveland | 0 | 1 | .000 | 7 | 20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 1 | .000 | 13 | 21 |
| West | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Oakland | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 32 | 23 |
| San Diego | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 17 | 3 |
| Denver | 0 | 1 | .000 | 13 | 20 |
| Kansas City | 0 | 2 | .000 | 14 | 41 |
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
| East | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| N.Y. Giants | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 34 | 16 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 13 | 3 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 2 | .333 | 40 | 43 |
| Washington | 0 | 1 | .000 | 3 | 19 |
| South | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 26 | 23 |
| Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 14 | 13 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 19 | 16 |
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 16 | 3 |
| North | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Detroit | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 20 | 13 |
| Chicago | 0 | 1 | .000 | 14 | 28 |
| Green Bay | 0 | 1 | .000 | 3 | 17 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 1 | .000 | 13 | 16 |
| West | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 21 | 13 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 19 | 17 |
| San Francisco | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 28 | 14 |
| Seattle | 0 | 1 | .000 | 3 | 13 |
Thursday’s Results
New York Giants 17, Kansas City 0
Baltimore 20, Philadelphia 10
Today’s Games
Cincinnati at Buffalo, 4 p.m.
Detroit at Cleveland, 4:30 p.m.
San Diego at Chicago, 5 p.m.
Saturday’s Games
Carolina at Jacksonville, 4:30 p.m.
Miami at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.
Arizona at New England, 5 p.m.
Atlanta at Green Bay, 5 p.m.
Houston at St. Louis, 5 p.m.
Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.
New York Jets at Washington, 5 p.m.
Tennessee at Denver, 6 p.m.
Sunday’s Games
Seattle at Indianapolis, 5 p.m.
San Francisco at Oakland, 5 p.m.
Monday’s Game
Dallas vs. New Orleans at Shreveport, La., 5 p.m.
Giants 17, Chiefs 0
| Kansas City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| N.Y. Giants | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | 17 |
NY—Toomer 5 pass from Manning (Feely kick)
NY—Jacobs 1 run (Feely kick)
NY—FG Feely 31
A—76,316.
| KC | NY | |
| First downs | 7 | 22 |
| Total Net Yards | 111 | 309 |
| Rushes-yards | 17-40 | 36-154 |
| Passing | 71 | 155 |
| Punt Returns | 3-22 | 5-52 |
| Kickoff Returns | 4-91 | 1-27 |
| Interceptions Ret. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Comp-Att-Int | 13-24-0 | 21-32-0 |
| Sacked-Yards Lost | 3-19 | 3-11 |
| Punts | 9-49.9 | 6-41.7 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 6-49 | 4-40 |
| Time of Possession | 22:44 | 37:16 |
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING—Kansas City, D.Brown 4-15, Printers 2-10, L.Johnson 4-8, Griffin 2-3, Ross 1-2, M.Smith 3-1, Green 1-1. New York, Jacobs 9-40, Jemison 10-37, Barber 5-22, Sims 5-22, Carter 1-20, Flowers 4-9, Jennings 1-2, Lorenzen 1-2.
PASSING—Kansas City, Green 4-6-0-32, Huard 2-4-0-10, Printers 5-10-0-33, Smoker 2-4-0-15. New York, Manning 11-14-0-80, R.Johnson 7-14-0-62, Lorenzen 3-4-0-24.
RECEIVING—Kansas City, Wilson 2-16, Niklos 2-15, Kennison 1-13, Parker 1-11, Gonzalez 1-8, Cruz 1-7, Webb 1-7, M.Smith 1-6, Thorpe 1-4, D.Brown 1-3, L.Johnson 1-0. New York, Jennings 3-24, Shiancoe 3-18, Burress 2-22, Carter 2-14, Toomer 2-14, Fletcher 1-14, Jemison 1-13, Ponder 1-11, Shockey 1-10, Barber 1-9, Luke 1-8, Hanoian 1-6, Jackson 1-3, Jacobs 1-0.
MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.
Ravens 20, Eagles 10
| Philadelphia | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 |
| Baltimore | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | — | 20 |
Phi—FG Akers 43
Phi—Mahe 1 pass from McNabb (Akers kick)
Bal—FG Stover 30
Bal—Mu.Smith 43 run (Stover kick)
Bal—FG Stover 30
Bal—Darling 27 pass from Boller (Elling kick)
A—70,255.
| Phi | Bal | |
| First downs | 17 | 18 |
| Total Net Yards | 247 | 359 |
| Rushes-yards | 20-62 | 32-138 |
| Passing | 185 | 221 |
| Punt Returns | 2-2 | 4-29 |
| Kickoff Returns | 5-115 | 3-68 |
| Interceptions Ret. | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Comp-Att-Int | 18-37-1 | 18-27-0 |
| Sacked-Yards Lost | 4-24 | 7-42 |
| Punts | 4-44.3 | 5-40.2 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 2-2 | 2-1 |
| Penalties-Yards | 10-78 | 9-83 |
| Time of Possession | 24:11 | 35:49 |
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING—Philadelphia, M.Johnson 3-24, Mahe 2-14, Buckhalter 5-8, Moats, 7-7, McNabb 1-6, Detmer 1-4, Avant 1-(minus 1). Baltimore, Mu.Smith 4-55, J.Lewis 9-27, Ross 7-22, Daniels 7-14, Anderson 3-8, McNair 1-7, Boller 1-5.
PASSING—Philadelphia, McNabb 6-10-0-97, Detmer 5-10-1-21, Chang 7-17-0-91. Baltimore, McNair 14-18-0-148, Boller 4-7-0-115, St. Pierre 0-2-0-0.
RECEIVING—Philadelphia, Gaffney 4-37, L.Smith 2-32, Sampy 2-31, Jenkins 2-18, Mahe 2-12, Moats 2-(minus 1), Buckhalter 1-48, Ford 1-123, R.Brown 1-5, Davis 1-4. Baltimore, Mason 7-72, Darling 5-121, Clayton 2-12, Wilcox 2-4, Mu.Smith 1-36, Heap 1-18.
MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.
CFL
Today’s Game
Edmonton at British Columbia
Saturday’s Games
Montreal at Toronto
Hamilton at Saskatchewan
Golf
PGA Championship
PGA OF AMERICA
At Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Ill.; Purse: TBA; Yardage: 7,561; Par: 72 (36-36)
First Round
| Lucas Glover | 34-32—66 |
| Chris Riley | 33-33—66 |
| Billy Andrade | 34-33—67 |
| Stewart Cink | 35-33—68 |
| Robert Allenby | 34-34—68 |
| Luke Donald | 34-34—68 |
| J.J. Henry | 33-35—68 |
| Henrik Stenson | 33-35—68 |
| Davis Love III | 30-38—68 |
| Fred Funk | 34-35—69 |
| Lee Westwood | 37-32—69 |
| Phil Mickelson | 35-34—69 |
| Geoff Ogilvy | 33-36—69 |
| Tim Herron | 35-34—69 |
| Tiger Woods | 35-34—69 |
| Harrison Frazar | 33-36—69 |
| Billy Mayfair | 32-37—69 |
| Jonathan Byrd | 35-34—69 |
| Shaun Micheel | 33-36—69 |
| Sergio Garcia | 32-37—69 |
| Ryan Palmer | 35-35—70 |
| Kenneth Ferrie | 37-33—70 |
| Gregory Bisconti | 34-36—70 |
| Miguel Angel Jimenez | 35-35—70 |
| Tim Clark | 35-35—70 |
| Charles Howell III | 35-35—70 |
| Jerry Kelly | 38-32—70 |
| Craig Barlow | 35-35—70 |
| Retief Goosen | 35-35—70 |
| Michael Campbell | 35-35—70 |
| Peter Lonard | 35-35—70 |
| Aaron Baddeley | 35-35—70 |
| Brad Faxon | 35-35—70 |
| Jason Gore | 32-38—70 |
| Jim Furyk | 36-34—70 |
| Robert Gamez | 37-33—70 |
| Ian Poulter | 35-35—70 |
| Stuart Appleby | 33-37—70 |
| Steve Lowery | 33-37—70 |
| Andres Romero | 38-33—71 |
| Jim Kane | 34-37—71 |
| David Toms | 36-35—71 |
| Chad Campbell | 34-37—71 |
| Vaughn Taylor | 37-34—71 |
| Chris DiMarco | 34-37—71 |
| Zach Johnson | 36-35—71 |
| Rod Pampling | 36-35—71 |
| Don Yrene | 35-36—71 |
| Ryan Moore | 36-35—71 |
| Nathan Green | 38-33—71 |
| Woody Austin | 37-34—71 |
| Kelly Mitchum | 37-34—71 |
| Jesper Parnevik | 36-35—71 |
| Adam Scott | 35-36—71 |
| David Howell | 34-37—71 |
| Robert Karlsson | 36-35—71 |
| Fred Couples | 35-36—71 |
| Ernie Els | 36-35—71 |
| J.B. Holmes | 36-35—71 |
| John Daly | 35-36—71 |
| Mike Small | 37-35—72 |
| Steve Flesch | 35-37—72 |
| Anders Hansen | 36-36—72 |
| Charl Schwartzel | 38-34—72 |
| Mike Weir | 38-34—72 |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 39-33—72 |
| Ben Curtis | 35-37—72 |
| Scott Verplank | 36-36—72 |
| Steve Schneiter | 36-36—72 |
| Ben Crane | 33-39—72 |
| Lee Rinker | 37-35—72 |
| Wes Short Jr. | 35-37—72 |
| Bart Bryant | 37-35—72 |
| Kenny Perry | 35-37—72 |
| Rory Sabbatini | 34-38—72 |
| Bob Tway | 37-35—72 |
| Daniel Chopra | 35-37—72 |
| Sean O’Hair | 36-36—72 |
| Carl Pettersson | 35-37—72 |
| Corey Pavin | 35-37—72 |
| Steve Stricker | 34-38—72 |
| Hideto Tanihara | 38-35—73 |
| Ted Purdy | 37-36—73 |
| Pat Perez | 37-36—73 |
| Heath Slocum | 34-39—73 |
| David Duval | 36-37—73 |
| Trevor Immelman | 38-35—73 |
| K.J. Choi | 36-37—73 |
| Justin Rose | 37-36—73 |
| Stephen Dodd | 35-38—73 |
| Mark Brooks | 37-36—73 |
| Vijay Singh | 36-37—73 |
| John Bickerton | 37-36—73 |
| John Rollins | 35-38—73 |
| Richard Green | 39-34—73 |
| Chris Wiemers | 36-37—73 |
| Anthony Wall | 36-37—73 |
| Charles Warren | 36-37—73 |
| Andrew Buckle | 36-37—73 |
| Bob Estes | 37-37—74 |
| Dean Wilson | 37-37—74 |
| Joey Sindelar | 38-36—74 |
| S.K. Ho | 36-38—74 |
| Greg Owen | 37-37—74 |
| Simon Khan | 40-34—74 |
| Paul Casey | 36-38—74 |
| Angel Cabrera | 37-37—74 |
| Niclas Fasth | 36-38—74 |
| Nick O’Hern | 36-38—74 |
| Paul Azinger | 36-38—74 |
| Stephen Ames | 37-37—74 |
| Jeff Sluman | 39-35—74 |
| Chris Couch | 37-37—74 |
| Paul Broadhurst | 37-37—74 |
| Jerry Haas | 37-37—74 |
| Rich Beem | 37-38—75 |
| Padraig Harrington | 34-41—75 |
| Graeme McDowell | 35-40—75 |
| John Senden | 39-36—75 |
| Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano | 38-37—75 |
| Camilo Villegas | 38-37—75 |
| Bradley Dredge | 38-37—75 |
| Arron Oberholser | 39-36—75 |
| Olin Browne | 40-35—75 |
| Justin Leonard | 37-38—75 |
| Jeff Maggert | 39-36—75 |
| Kirk Triplett | 36-39—75 |
| Nick Price | 38-37—75 |
| Jay Haas | 36-39—75 |
| Alan Schulte | 36-39—75 |
| Brett Wetterich | 34-42—76 |
| Johan Edfors | 36-40—76 |
| Craig Thomas | 37-39—76 |
| Brandt Jobe | 37-39—76 |
| Shigeki Maruyama | 37-39—76 |
| Bernhard Langer | 38-38—76 |
| Brett Quigley | 38-38—76 |
| Tom Pernice Jr. | 38-39—77 |
| Todd Hamilton | 41-36—77 |
| Mark Calcavecchia | 38-39—77 |
| Tim Weinhart | 40-37—77 |
| Jason Bohn | 36-41—77 |
| Tom Lehman | 38-39—77 |
| Colin Montgomerie | 37-40—77 |
| Jeffrey Cranford | 39-38—77 |
| John Aber | 38-40—78 |
| Sam Arnold | 38-40—78 |
| Dudley Hart | 41-37—78 |
| Richard S. Johnson | 35-44—79 |
| Chip Sullivan | 43-36—79 |
| Mark Brown | 39-41—80 |
| Thomas Bjorn | 42-38—80 |
| Nick Dougherty | 39-41—80 |
| Larry Nelson | 38-42—80 |
| Barry Evans | 38-43—81 |
| Ron Philo Jr. | 43-39—82 |
Hole-in-one
MEADOWWOOD GC—Mark Majeres, No. 17, 116 yards, pitching wedge.
Gymnastics
U.S. Championships
At XCel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minn.
All-Around
1. Nastia Liukin, Parker, Texas, 62.600 points. 2. Natasha Kelley, Katy, Texas, 61.500. 3 (tie). Chellsie Memmel, West Allis, Wis., and Jana Bieger, Coconut Creek, Fla., 61.050. 5. Ashley Priess, West Chester, Ohio, 60.750.
Vault
1. Alicia Sacramone, Winchester, Mass., 15.675. 2. Jana Bieger, Coconut Creek, Fla., 15.150. 3. Kassi Price, Plantation, Fla., 14.550.
Uneven Bars
1. Nastia Liukin, Parker, Texas, 16.400. 2. Kassi Price, Plantation, Fla., 15.850. 3. Natasha Kelley, Katy, Texas, 15.800.
Balance Beam
1. Nastia Liukin, Parker, Texas, 16.300. 2. Natasha Kelley, Katy, Texas, 15.850. 3. Chellsie Memmel, West Allis, Wis., 15.800.
Floor Exercise
1. Alicia Sacramone, Winchester, Mass., 15.300. 2. Chellsie Memmel, West Allis, Wis., 15.250. 3. Randi Stageberg, Chesapeake, Va., 15.150.
Soccer
MLS
All Times PDT
Saturday’s Games
Colorado at D.C. United, 1 p.m.
New York at Columbus, 4:30 p.m.
Houston at Real Salt Lake, 6 p.m.
Kansas City at CD Chivas USA, 7 p.m.
Sunday’s Games
Chicago at New England, noon
FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 5 p.m.
Tennis
W&S Financial Group Masters
ATP TOUR
At The Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio; Purse: $2.45 million (Masters); Surface: Hard-Outdoor
Singles, Third Round
Ivan Ljubicic (4), Croatia, def. Dominik Hrbaty (16), Slovakia, 7-5, 6-4.
Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, def. Tommy Haas (14), Germany, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, Spain, def. Robin Soderling, Sweden, 7-5, 6-4.
Andy Murray, Britain, def. Robby Ginepri (15), United States, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4.
Fernando Gonzalez (13), Chile, def. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, 7-6 (2), 7-5.
Tommy Robredo (7), Spain, def. Florent Serra, France, 6-3, 6-1.
Andy Roddick (9), United States, def. Juan Ignacio Chela, Argentina, 6-3, 6-4.
David Ferrer (10), Spain, def. Marcos Baghdatis (8), Cyprus, 7-5, 6-4.
Rogers Cup
WTA TOUR
At Uniprix Stadium, Montreal; Purse: $1.34 million (Tier I); Surface: Hard-Outdoor
Singles, Third Round
Anna Chakvetadze, Russia, def. Nathalie Dechy, France, 6-1, 6-4.
Dinara Safina (9), Russia, def. Shenay Perry, United States, 7-5, 6-3.
Katarina Srebotnik (14), Slovenia, def. Stephanie Dubois, Canada, 6-3, 6-2.
Svetlana Kuznetsova (4), Russia, def. Ai Sugiyama, Japan, 6-2, 7-6 (6).
Shahar Peer, Israel, def. Marion Bartoli, France, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Nicole Pratt, Australia, def. Nicole Vaidisova (5), Czech Republic, walkover.
Ana Ivanovic (13), Serbia, def. Jelena Jankovic, Serbia, walkover.
Martina Hingis (7), Switzerland, def. Daniela Hantuchova (11), Slovakia, 7-5, 6-4.
Fish counts
The upstream movement of Chinook, steelhead and shad at Columbia and Snake River Dams on Wednesday and year-to-date totals:
| Site | Chinook | Steelhead | Shad |
| Bonneville | 591 | 5,779 | 116 |
| Year totals | 201,397 | 139,202 | 3,963,939 |
| The Dalles | 248 | 586 | 85 |
| Year totals | 147,123 | 33,148 | 4,610,516 |
| John Day | 435 | 505 | NA |
| Year totals | 126,859 | 29,456 | NA |
| McNary | 98 | 412 | 166 |
| Year totals | 109,439 | 18,923 | 1,204,287 |
| Priest Rapids | NC | NC | NC |
| Year totals | 66,540 | 2,115 | 262 |
| Wells | NC | NC | NC |
| Year totals | 27,114 | 386 | NA |
| Ice Harbor | 21 | 172 | 11 |
| Year totals | 34,281 | 8,833 | 215,354 |
| L.Monumental | 36 | 107 | NA |
| Year totals | 33,760 | 8,977 | NA |
| Little Goose | 19 | 59 | NA |
| Year totals | 29,177 | 4,706 | NA |
| Lower Granite | 35 | 56 | 61 |
| Year totals | 31,195 | 9,179 | 8,143 |
Horse racing
Emerald Downs
Emerald Downs results, as provided by track officials, for Thursday, Aug. 17:
First Race - - Purse $7,300, Claiming $5,000-$4,000, 3 yo’s & up, One Mile. 6-Ivans in a Tiz (Jones C). $7.60 $4.00 $3.00. 4-(dh)Truth Buster (Hoonan D). $3.00 $3.60. 1-(dh)Spring in Paris (Radke K). $2.80 $3.20. Also Ran: Delirious Laughter, Flip Flop Fly. Late Scratches: Bold General. Race Time: 1:38. Exacta (6-1) $7.30; Exacta (6-4) $12.50; Trifecta (6-1-4) $36.00; Trifecta (6-4-1) $37.40.
Second Race - - Purse $8,700, Maiden Claiming $12,500, 2 yo, Five Furlongs. 6-Nifty Alicat (Radke K). $3.60 $3.00 $2.40. 9-Starryeyedprospect (Gilbert J). $6.40 $3.40. 2-I’llmakeyoufamous (Chaves N). $4.20. Also Ran: My Little Tuffy, Pepe Le Feu, So Skimming On You, Precious Prospect, Sue Salt St. Marie. Late Scratches: Perfectexpectation. Race Time: :59. Daily Double (6-6) $27.20; Exacta (6-9) $10.30; Superfecta (6-9-2-3) $100.30; Trifecta (6-9-2) $49.00; Consolation Double (6-5) $9.40.
Third Race - - Purse $13,900, Maiden Claiming $30,000, 2 yo, Five And A Half Furlongs. 3-Odessa Beach (Ventura, Jr. H). $31.00 $6.20 $5.60. 7-Shum (Mawing L). $2.80 $3.00. 2-Gunshy (Gutierrez J). $7.80. Also Ran: Datura, B. Roy’s Magic, Antofagasta, Reckless Wind. Race Time: 1:04.40. Exacta (3-7) $56.50; Superfecta (3-7-2-ALL) $953.20; Trifecta (3-7-2) $759.10; Pic 3 (6-5/6-3) $197.20.
Fourth Race - - Purse $10,200, Claiming $10,000-$8,000, 3 yo, Six Furlongs. 1-Charmin Dot (Gann S). $22.60 $15.40 $5.20. 3-Seneca Exceller (Radke K). $9.20 $4.00. 2-Lady Jessie (Chaves N). $2.40. Also Ran: Market’s Hope, She’llgetrdone, Imsomethingspecial. Race Time: 1:10.20. Exacta (1-3) $71.70; Superfecta (1-3-2-6) $909.80; Trifecta (1-3-2) $135.90; Pic 3 (6-3-1) $573.70.
Fifth Race - - Purse $5,400, Claiming $4,000, 3 yo’s & up, Six Furlongs. 4-Rocio Comargo (Chaves N). $13.40 $5.40 $4.20. 2-Chanceygotathumb (Krigger K). $3.40 $3.20. 5-Liberty Way (Jones C). $6.20. Also Ran: Cut the Silk, Why Jennifer, Shesdanjurous, Along Came Lauren, Designed for Gold, Miz Goldenprospect, Dodo, Lipstick Liz. Late Scratches: San Caper. Race Time: 1:11.60. Exacta (4-2) $22.40; Superfecta (4-2-5-6) $891.60; Trifecta (4-2-5) $129.40; Pic 3 (3-1-4) $42.90; Pic 4 (5/6-3-1-4) $135.90.
Sixth Race - - Purse $5,400, Claiming $3,500, 3 yo’s & up, Six And A Half Furlongs. 7-Legal Games (Frazier R). $11.60 $5.40 $2.80. 6-Slew the Enemy (Jones C). $7.80 $5.00. 3-Late Knight Train (Krigger K). $4.80. Also Ran: M. Jay Hawk, Just L, Jazzy Artist, Perfect High, Unaccounted Funds. Race Time: 1:17. Exacta (7-6) $27.70; Superfecta (7-6-3-2) $3,548.20; Trifecta (7-6-3) $222.70; Pic 3 (1-4-7) $390.30.
Seventh Race - - Purse $9,700, Claiming $12,500, 3 yo’s & up, Six Furlongs. 5-Run Like Hella (Ventura, Jr. H). $15.60 $8.20 $5.00. 3-Down the Runway (Russell B). $13.60 $13.00. 4-Laurel L (Ortega J). $4.60. Also Ran: Lady Eliza, Sheneverlistens, Polish Vodka, Saratoga Road, Expressive Play. Race Time: 1:10.20. Exacta (5-3) $60.80; Superfecta (5-3-4-1) $2,449.70; Trifecta (5-3-4) $393.60; (1 VS. 8 (WINNER 1)) $3.00; Pic 3 (4-7-5) $215.70.
Eighth Race - - Purse $5,100, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, Six And A Half Furlongs. 6-Strawberriesinjune (Krigger K). $8.00 $4.40 $2.80. 8-Raise the Edge (Chaves N). $12.00 $5.00. 9-Swimsey (Ventura, Jr. H). $2.80. Also Ran: Slew City Gem, Vickis Runin Shoes, Bertrandos Storm, Lady Nikki, Naab a Star, Bubble Bee, Jazzin On Home. Race Time: 1:17.40. Daily Double (5-6) $67.00; Exacta (6-8) $53.20; Superfecta (6-8-9-2) $2,385.10; Trifecta (6-8-9) $160.00; Pic 3 (7-5-6) $109.50; Pic 4 (4-7-5-6) $772.40.
Attendance: NA. Handle: $884,851.
Moves
BASEBALL
MLB—Suspended Angels players, RHP Brendan Donnelly, RHP Kevin Gregg, 2B Adam Kennedy for four games, bench coach Ron Roenicke for one game, manager Mike Scioscia for three games and fined RHP John Lackey and OF Juan Rivera undisclosed amounts and suspended Rangers players, RHP Scott Feldman for six games, RHP Vicente Padilla for five games and manager Buck Showalter for four games for on-field incidents during their games on Aug. 15 and 16.
American League
BOSTON RED SOX—Acquired INF-OF Eric Hinske and cash from Toronto for a player to be named or cash.
DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with C Vance Wilson on a two-year contract extension through 2008.
NEW YORK YANKEES—Placed RHP Corey Lidle on the bereavement list. Purchased the contract of RHP Brian Bruney from Columbus of the IL.
SEATTLE MARINERS—Activated OF Chris Snelling from the 15-Day DL and 1B Richie Sexson from the bereavement list. Optioned RHP Sean Green and INF-OF Mike Morse to Tacoma of the PCL.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Recalled INF John Hattig from Syracuse of the IL. Purchased the contract of LHP Davis Romero from Syracuse.
National League
WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Placed LHP Micah Bowie on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 10.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
DALLAS COWBOYS—Acquired WR Charlie Adams from Denver for an undisclosed draft choice.
GREEN BAY PACKERS—Released K Billy Cundiff.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Placed LB Chad Greenway on injured reserve. Signed LB Jason Glenn. Waived P John Torp.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed CB Gabe Franklin.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
BOSTON BRUINS—Signed C Phil Kessel to a multiyear contract.
CALGARY FLAMES—Re-signed F Matthew Lombardi.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Re-signed D Kevin Bieksa and RW Tyler Bouck.
SOCCER
Major League Soccer
NEW YORK RED BULLS—Acquired F John Wolyniec from Los Angeles for a 2007 fourth-round draft pick and a 2008 second-round draft pick.
COLLEGE
APPALACHIAN STATE—Named Josh Jordan assistant baseball coach.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON—Named Fred Dupree and Andrew Wilson men’s assistant basketball coaches.
NORTH TEXAS—Announced the resignation of Jai Steadman, men’s assistant basketball coach.
SETON HALL—Named Stephen Sauers director of men’s basketball operations and Shaheen Holloway men’s basketball administrative assistant.
Today’s odds
America’s Line
NFL Preseason
| Favorite | Op | Cur | O/U | Underdog |
| BILLS | 3.5 | 3.5 | 34.5 | Bengals |
| BROWNS | 2.5 | 3 | 34.5 | Lions |
| BEARS | 3 | 3 | 35.5 | Chargers |
| Saturday | ||||
| BUCS | 3 | 2.5 | 33.5 | Dolphins |
| JAGUARS | 3 | 3 | 34.5 | Panthers |
| PATRIOTS | 3.5 | 3.5 | 37.5 | Cards |
| PACKERS | 2.5 | 3 | 36 | Falcons |
| STEELERS | 4 | 3 | 35 | Vikings |
| RAMS | 3.5 | 3 | 37.5 | Texans |
| REDSKINS | 3 | 3 | 33.5 | Jets |
| BRONCOS | 5.5 | 5.5 | 36.5 | Titans |
| Sunday | ||||
| RAIDERS | 3 | 3 | 37 | 49ers |
| COLTS | 3 | 1 | 38.5 | Seahawks |
| Monday | ||||
| s-Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 35.5 | SAINTS |
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College Football
| Favorite | Op | Cur | Underdog |
| Thursday, August 31 | |||
| Boston Coll | 13 | 13.5 | C MICHIGAN |
| BALL ST | 4.5 | 5 | E Michigan |
| BUFFALO | 6.5 | 6.5 | Temple |
| Northwestern | 3 | 3 | MIAMI-OHIO |
| Minnesota | 16.5 | 16.5 | KENT ST |
| IOWA ST | 7 | 7 | Toledo |
| S Carolina | 7 | 6.5 | MISS ST |
| SAN DIEGO ST | 1 | 1 | Tex-El Paso |
| MID TENN ST | 10.5 | 11 | Florida Int’l |
| Friday, September 1 | |||
| FRESNO ST | 11 | 11.5 | Nev-Reno |