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Baseball

MLB

Yankees 10-3, Tigers 4-5

a-flied out for Gomez in the 8th. E—CGuillen 2 (24), Jeter (12). LOB—Detroit 6, New York 12. 2B—Granderson (26), Damon (32), Cano (28). HR—CWilson (3), off Robertson. RBIs—Giambi (106), CWilson (6). CS—CGuillen (7). S—BAbreu. SF—Giambi. GIDP—BAbreu, ARodriguez. RLISP—Detroit 2 (MOrdonez 2); New York 7 (Damon, BAbreu 2, Cano 2, MeCabrera 2). RMU—CWilson. DP—Detroit 2 (NPerez, CGuillen and Casey), (CGuillen, NPerez and Casey).

IR-S—Proctor 2-0. HBP—by Miller (CWilson), by Robertson (Posada). WP—Robertson. T—2:37. A—52,585 (56,937).

a-grounded out for Wilson in the 7th. b-was hit by pitch for C.Wilson in the 7th. LOB—Detroit 7, New York 5. 2B—Monroe (29), MOrdonez (27), MeCabrera (19), Jeter (31), Fasano (3). HR—Monroe (23), off Proctor; CGuillen (16), off JSWright. RBIs—Monroe 3 (74), CGuillen (72), Casey (19), Jeter 2 (83), ARodriguez (94). SB—Jeter (27), Guiel (1). RLISP—Detroit 3 (Granderson 2, Casey); New York 3 (Damon 2, Cano). RMU—IRodriguez, ARodriguez.

Bruney pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. IR-S—Rodney 2-2, Grilli 1-0, Bruney 1-0, Villone 1-0. IBB—off Villone (MOrdonez) 1, off Rodney (Giambi) 1. HBP—by Rodney (Guiel), by Ledezma (Fasano). T—3:06. A—54,509 (56,937).

Tuesday’s Result

Dodgers 6, Reds 5 (16)

No outs when winning run scored. a-flied out for Milton in the 6th. b-singled for Sele in the 6th. c-grounded out for Hamulack in the 8th. d-grounded out for Weathers in the 11th. e-grounded out for Beimel in the 11th. f-grounded out for Bray in the 16th. 1-ran for Hall in the 8th. E—BPhillips (13), RMartinez (1). LOB—Cincinnati 12, Los Angeles 12. 2B—Dunn (21), Ross (13), THall 2 (3). HR—RMartinez (2), off RFranklin; Aurilia (19), off Hendrickson; JKent (13), off Milton; BPhillips (15), off Hendrickson; Furcal (8), off Milton. RBIs—Griffey Jr. (69), Aurilia 2 (53), BPhillips 2 (66), Furcal 2 (48), JKent 2 (62), THall (6), RMartinez (22). SB—BPhillips (22). S—Repko. SF—THall. GIDP—BPhillips, Clayton, JLugo, JKent. RLISP—Cincinnati 6 (Freel, Dunn, EEncarnacion, Aurilia 2, Ross); Los Angeles 7 (Furcal, JLugo, Garciaparra 2, Ethier, Repko 2). RMU—Griffey Jr.. DP—Cincinnati 2 (Aurilia, Ross and Aurilia), (EEncarnacion, BPhillips and Aurilia); Los Angeles 3 (Repko and Garciaparra), (JLugo and Garciaparra), (JLugo, JKent and Garciaparra).

RFranklin pitched to 1 batter in the 16th, Hendrickson pitched to 3 batters in the 5th. IR-S—Coffey 2-0, Weathers 1-0, Sele 3-1. WP—Milton, Dessens. PB—Martin. T—4:54. A—44,697 (56,000).

NWL

x-clinched division

Wednesday’s Results

Eugene 1, Everett 0, 1st game

Eugene 6, Everett 0, 2nd game

Salem-Keizer 5, Vancouver 1

Boise 9, Spokane 0

Yakima 3, Tri-City 1

Today’s Games

Eugene at Everett

Salem-Keizer at Vancouver

Spokane at Boise

Tri-City at Yakima

Hawks 9, Boise 0

E—Davis (8). LOB—Spokane 6, Boise 3. 2B—Camp (12). HR—Canzler (16), off Haar; Colvin (8), off Ballard. RBIs—Canzler 2 (58), Matulia (25), Colvin 4 (48), Mercedes (14), Lewis (26). SB—Lansford (3). SF—Lewis. CS—Killian (2), Joseph (4). Runners left in scoring position—Spokane 3 (Tracy); Boise 2 (Colvin, Lopez).

Inherited runners-scored—Ballard 3-3. HBP—by Ceda (Killian). T—2:40. A—3,477.

Basketball

WNBA playoffs

All Times PDT

FINALS, (Best-of 5)

Detroit vs. Sacramento

Wednesday’s Result

Sacramento 95, Detroit 71, Sac. leads series 1-0

Friday’s Game

Sacramento at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Game

Detroit at Sacramento, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Detroit at Sacramento, 6 p.m., if necessary

Monarchs 95, Shock 71

Sacramento (95) - N.Powell 8-12 1-1 21, Walker 7-12 3-3 17, Griffith 7-11 3-4 17, Lawson 7-10 2-2 22, Penicheiro 1-3 1-2 3, Dorrell 0-1 0-0 0, Brunson 2-10 0-0 4, Maiga 2-4 0-0 4, Haynie 1-3 2-2 4, Buescher 0-0 3-4 3, Ki.Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-66 15-18 95.

Detroit (71) - Cash 0-2 0-0 0, Ford 9-13 7-11 25, Riley 0-1 2-2 2, Nolan 6-14 1-2 14, Ka.Smith 7-15 3-4 21, Pierson 1-3 1-2 3, Braxton 2-4 0-0 4, E.Powell 0-3 2-2 2, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Holland-Corn 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-56 16-23 71.

3-Point Goals—Sacramento 10-19 (Lawson 6-8, N.Powell 4-7, Haynie 0-2, Penicheiro 0-2), Detroit 5-9 (Ka.Smith 4-6, Nolan 1-2, Holland-Corn 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Sacramento 37 (Brunson 7), Detroit 35 (Ford 8). Assists—Sacramento 22 (Penicheiro 6), Detroit 18 (Nolan 5). Total Fouls—Sacramento 23, Detroit 19. Technicals—Brunson, Ford. A—9,581 (11,268).

World championship Men

At Saitama, Japan

All Times PDT

QUARTERFINALS

Wednesday’s Results

Greece 73, France 56

United States 85, Germany 65

SEMIFINALS

Classification Round

Today’s Games

Turkey vs. Lithuania, 12:30 a.m.

France vs. Germany, 3:30 a.m.

Medal Round

Friday’s Games

Greece vs. United States, 12:30 a.m.

Argentina vs. Spain, 3:30 a.m.

United States 85, Germany 65

U.S. (85) - Battier 0-3 1-2 1, Anthony 7-19 2-3 19, Brand 2-7 2-2 6, James 6-10 0-0 13, Paul 4-11 0-0 9, Johnson 4-10 0-0 11, Hinrich 1-5 0-0 3, Wade 1-11 1-2 3, Bosh 4-5 1-1 10, Howard 2-2 4-5 8, Jamison 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 32-85 11-15 85.

Germany (65) - Okulaja 6-7 3-3 15, Nowitzki 3-12 9-9 15, Femerling 2-2 0-0 4, Hamann 3-8 2-3 8, Greene 3-8 2-2 9, Demirel 0-1 0-0 0, Schultze 2-5 2-2 7, Garrett 1-5 0-0 2, Herber 1-2 0-0 3, Roller 0-3 2-2 2, Grunheid 0-0 0-0 0, Jagla 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-54 20-21 65.

3-Point Goals—United States 10-40 (Johnson 3-7, Anthony 3-9, Bosh 1-1, James 1-3, Hinrich 1-5, Paul 1-5, Brand 0-1, Jamison 0-1, Battier 0-3, Wade 0-5), Germany 3-13 (Herber 1-2, Schultze 1-3, Greene 1-5, Garrett 0-1, Nowitzki 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—United States 48 (Brand, Wade, Bosh 7), Germany 34 (Okulaja, Nowitzki 9). Assists—United States 15 (Wade 5), Germany 6 (Femerling 2). Total Fouls—United States 23, Germany 17. A—14,000.

Football

NFL preseason

All Times PDT

Today’s Games

Buffalo at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Miami, 4:30 p.m.

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m.

Jacksonville at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Giants, 4:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 5 p.m.

Baltimore at Washington, 5 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Houston, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 5 p.m.

New Orleans at Kansas City, 5:30 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 7 p.m.

Denver at Arizona, 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Tennessee at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets, 4 p.m.

Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 4 p.m.

San Diego at San Francisco, 7 p.m.

End of preseason

Auto racing

All Times PDT

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP

Sony HD 500

Site: Fontana, Calif. Schedule: Friday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3:30 p.m.); Sunday, race (NBC, 4 p.m.). Track: California Speedway (D-shaped oval, 2 miles, 14 degrees banking in turns). Race distance: 500 miles, 250 laps. Next race: Chevy Rock & Roll 400, Sept. 9, Richmond, Va.

NASCAR BUSCH

Ameriquest 300

Site: Fontana, Calif. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3:30 p.m.), race (TNT, 7 p.m.). Track: California Speedway (D-shaped oval, 2 miles, 14 degrees banking in turns). Race distance: 300 miles, 150 laps. Next race: Emerson Radio 250, Sept. 8, Richmond, Va.

NHRA

Mac Tools U.S. Nationals

Site: Clermont, Ind. Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 3:15 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 10 a.m. (ESPN2, 8 p.m., tape); Sunday, qualifying, (ESPN2, 9 a.m.; ESPN2, 8 p.m., tape); Monday, eliminations, 8 a.m. (ESPN2, 9 a.m.; ESPN2, 4 p.m.). Track: Indianapolis Raceway Park. Next event: NHRA Nationals, Sept. 17, Reading, Pa.

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS

Next race: Sylvania 200, Sept. 26, Loudon, N.H.

CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES

Next race: Road America, Sept. 24, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

FORMULA ONE

Last race: Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix from the pole position, his first Formula One victory in his 67th race. Fernando Alonso held off Michael Schumacher in a thrilling duel over the last 12 laps to take second and increase his lead slightly over the German in the season standings. Next race: Italian Grand Prix, Sept. 10, Monza. On the Net: http://www.formula1.com

INDY RACING LEAGUE

Last race: Marco Andretti became the youngest winner of a major open-wheel event, beating Dario Franchitti by 0.66 seconds to take the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. While most of the field pitted on lap 51 of the 80-lap race, Andretti stayed out to take the lead, then stretched his fuel for the final 30 laps to take the checkered flag in the next-to-last race of the season. Next race: Chicagoland Indy 300, Sept. 10, Joliet, Ill. On the Net: http://www.indycar.com

Fish counts

The upstream movement of Chinook, steelhead and shad at Columbia and Snake River Dams on 8/29 and year-to-date totals:

Golf

Hole-in-one

INDIAN CANYON GOLF COURSE–Greg Ness, No. 8, 183 yards, 4-iron.

Soccer

MLS

All Times PDT

Wednesday’s Results

New York 2, Kansas City 2, tie

Houston 2, Chicago 2, tie

Real Salt Lake 1, Los Angeles 0

FC Dallas 2, Colorado 0

Saturday’s Games

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

Houston at FC Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Real Salt Lake, 6 p.m.

Kansas City at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

Tennis

U.S. Open

At The USTA Billie Jean King National TC, N.Y.

Purse: $19.34 million (Grand Slam)

Surface: Hard-Outdoor

SINGLES

Men

First Round

Ryan Sweeting, United States, def. Guillermo Coria, Argentina, 3-2, retired.

Olivier Rochus (26), Belgium, def. Olivier Patience, France, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2.

Florian Mayer, Germany, def. Stefan Koubek, Austria, 6-4, 6-1, 6-1.

Marat Safin, Russia, def. Robin Vik, Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

Fernando Gonzalez (10), Chile, def. Jiri Vanek, Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.

Tomas Berdych (12), Czech Republic, def. Boris Pashanski, Serbia, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.

Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, def. Mark Philippoussis, Australia, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Jan Hajek, Czech Republic, def. Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1.

Luis Horna, Peru, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3.

David Nalbandian (4), Argentina, def. Michael Berrer, Germany, 4-6, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-5, 6-2.

Lleyton Hewitt (15), Australia, def. Albert Montanes, Spain, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3.

Fernando Verdasco (22), Spain, def. Fabrice Santoro, France, 6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1.

Jan Hernych, Czech Republic, def. Kevin Kim, United States, 6-1, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.

Sebastien Grosjean (30), France, def. Thomas Johansson, Sweden, 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-7 (1), 6-2.

Gael Monfils (27), France, def. Michael Russell, United States, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4).

Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. Wang Yeu-tzuoo, Taiwan, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0.

Raemon Sluiter, Netherlands, def. Wayne Odesnik, United States, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.

Wesley Moodie, South Africa, def. Max Mirnyi, Belarus, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4.

Lukasz Kubot, Poland, def. Kristof Vliegen (32), Belgium, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3.

Dmitry Tursunov (23), Russia, def. Igor Kunitsyn, Russia, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.

Noam Okun, Israel, def. Potito Starace, Italy, 6-2, 6-0, 4-6, 6-2.

Carlos Moya, Spain, def. Agustin Calleri (28), Argentina, 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-3.

Tim Henman, Britain, def. Greg Rusedski, Britain, 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-3.

Tommy Haas (14), Germany, def. Alex Kuznetsov, United States, 6-2, 6-4, 6-0.

Vince Spadea, United States, def. Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3.

Nicolas Mahut, France, def. Rainer Schuettler, Germany, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3.

Nikolay Davydenko (7), Russia, def. Ramon Delgado, Paraguay, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-0.

James Blake (5), United States, def. Juan Monaco, Argentina, 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (7).

Alessio di Mauro, Italy, def. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, 5-7, 6-1, 7-5, 7-5.

Paul-Henri Mathieu, France, def. Joshua Goodall, Britain, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

Alejandro Falla, Colombia, def. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, 7-6 (3), 6-2, 4-6, 7-5.

Gaston Gaudio (21), Argentina, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.

Jonas Bjorkman (29), Sweden, def. Scoville Jenkins, United States, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.

Andy Murray (17), Britain, def. Robert Kendrick, United States, 6-2, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Marc Gicquel, France, def. Christophe Rochus, Belgium, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.

Sam Querrey, United States, def. Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Juan Carlos Ferrero (16), Spain, def. George Bastl, Switzerland, 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

Robby Ginepri (18), United States, def. Julien Benneteau, France, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Teimuraz Gabashvili, Russia, def. Marcos Daniel, Brazil, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 3-6, 6-3.

Paul Goldstein, United States, def. Jesse Witten, United States, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 3-6, 6-1.

Second Round

Andy Roddick (9), United States, def. Kristian Pless, Denmark, 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-3.

Women

First Round

Jarmila Gajdosova, Slovakia, def. Alexa Glatch, United States, 6-2, 6-1.

Aiko Nakamura, Japan, def. Melinda Czink, Hungary, 6-1, 6-2.

Alona Bondarenko, Ukraine, def. Ahsha Rolle, United States, 6-4, 6-4.

Ana Ivanovic (16), Serbia, def. Vera Dushevina, Russia, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Viktoriya Kutuzova, Ukraine, def. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, Spain, 6-3, 6-3.

Amelie Mauresmo (1), France, def. Kristina Barrois, Germany, 6-1, 7-5.

Anna Chakvetadze (23), Russia, def. Martina Sucha, Slovakia, 6-4, 6-1.

Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, def. Shenay Perry, United States, 6-0, 6-2.

Mara Santangelo, Italy, def. Lisa Raymond, United States, 7-6 (4), 6-2.

Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, def. Anastasia Myskina (11), Russia, 6-4, 6-2.

Meghann Shaughnessy, United States, def. Roberta Vinci, Italy, 6-3, 6-4.

Virginie Razzano, France, def. Maret Ani, Estonia, 7-5, 6-4.

Yuliana Fedak, Ukraine, def. Tatiana Poutchek, Belarus, 7-5, 6-3.

Jamea Jackson, United States, def. Tsvetana Pironkova, Bulgaria, 6-2, 6-2.

Eva Birnerova, Czech Republic, def. Galina Voskoboeva, Russia, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-3.

Sybille Bammer, Austria, def. Nathalie Dechy (31), France, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.

Martina Hingis (8), Switzerland, def. Peng Shuai, China, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3.

Li Na (24), China, def. Maria Sanchez Lorenzo, Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0.

Dinara Safina (12), Russia, def. Yulia Beygelzimer, Ukraine, 6-1, 6-3.

Mary Pierce (13), France, def. Elena Vesnina, Russia, 7-5, 6-1.

Serena Williams, United States, def. Lourdes Dominguez Lino, Spain, 6-1, 6-2.

Youlia Fedossova, France, def. Anabel Medina Garrigues (25), Spain, 7-5, 6-1.

Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, def. Stephanie Foretz, France, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Tatiana Golovin (27), France, def. Ashley Harkleroad, United States, 6-3, 7-5.

Maria Sharapova (3), Russia, def. Michaella Krajicek, Netherlands, 6-3, 6-0.

Daniela Hantuchova (17), Slovakia, def. Bethanie Mattek, United States, 7-5, 6-3.

Elena Likhovtseva (32), Russia, def. Sun Tiantian, China, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.

Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland, def. Yan Zi, China, 6-0, 7-5.

Nicole Pratt, Australia, def. Milagros Sequera, Venezuela, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.

Virginia Ruano Pascual, Spain, def. Amy Frazier, United States, 6-2, 6-1.

Nadia Petrova (5), Russia, def. Clarisa Fernandez, Argentina, 6-2, 6-1.

Emilie Loit, France, def. Camille Pin, France, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (4).

Volleyball

College women

Eastern Washington def. Manhattan College 30-19, 30-23, 30-21. Kills–Johnson (EWU) 10, Watson, A. (Man) 6, Watson, K. (Man) 6. Assists–Yausie (EWU) 15, Getzel (Man) 25. Aces–Daniels (EWU) 2, Reiff (Man) 1. Digs–Webster (EWU) 10, Plunkett (Man) 11. Blocks–Chaffee (EWU) 7, Judkins (Man) 2.

Moves

BASEBALL

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Claimed C Danny Ardoin off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and added him to the roster. Designated LHP Tim Byrdak for assignment.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Extended their affiliation agreement with Omaha of the PCL for two years.

TEXAS RANGERS—Assigned OF Victor Diaz to Oklahoma of the PCL. Extended their affiliation agreement with Frisco of the Texas League through the 2010 season.

National League

ATLANTA BRAVES—Promoted Matt Price to assistant director of player development. Named Ronnie Richardson administrative assistant for baseball operations.

CINCINNATI REDS—Signed RHP Jason Johnson to a minor league contract and assigned him to Louisville of the IL.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Optioned LHP Tim Hamulack to Vero Beach of the FSL. Recalled LHP Hong-Chih Kuo from Las Vegas of the PCL.

NEW YORK METS—Acquired C Mike Nickeas from the Texas Rangers for OF Victor Diaz and assigned Nickeas to St. Lucie of the FSL.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Sent INF Angel Chavez to the Baltimore Orioles to complete the Aug. 27 trade for Jeff Conine.

SAN DIEGO PADRES—Extended their player development contract with Portland of the PCL for two years through the 2008 season.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

ATLANTA HAWKS—Signed C Lorenzen Wright to a two-year contract.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Named Don Nelson coach.

HOUSTON ROCKETS—Announced the resignation of Patrick Ewing, assistant coach.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Re-signed TE Joey Hawkins. Released WR Dan Sheldon.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Agreed to terms with QB A.J. Feeley on a two-year contract. Released QB Koy Detmer and WR Todd Pinkston.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed RB Willie Parker to a four-year contract through the 2009 season.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Signed OT Shane Olivea to a six-year contract through the 2011 season.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Released QB Jay Fiedler. Signed OT Cornell Green.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

BUFFALO SABRES—Re-signed D Dmitri Kalinin to a two-year contract.

CAROLINA HURRICANES—Signed F Brad Isbister to a one-year contract.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer

CHIVAS USA—Signed D Johnny Garcia.

Today’s odds

America’s Line

NFL Preseason

College Football

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