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MLB: Florida 14, Arizona 7

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:31:30 -0400

PHOENIX, July 10 (UPI) -- Brett Carroll's three-run homer was the centerpiece of a 10-run eighth inning Thursday that gave the Florida Marlins a 14-7 win over Arizona.

MLB: San Francisco 9, San Diego 3

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:55:10 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10 (UPI) -- Bengie Molina staked San Francisco to a quick lead with a two-run homer in the first inning Thursday and the Giants coasted past San Diego 9-3.

MLB: Seattle 3, Texas 1

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:41:07 -0400

SEATTLE, July 10 (UPI) -- Frank Gutierrez hit a three-run, two-out homer in the eighth inning Thursday that vaulted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over Texas.

MLB: Colorado 7, Atlanta 6

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:10:19 -0400

DENVER, July 10 (UPI) -- Garrett Atkins delivered a go-ahead, two-run double in the eighth Thursday to give Colorado a 7-6 win over Atlanta -- the Rockies' fourth straight victory.

MLB: Houston 9, Washington 4

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:56:46 -0400

HOUSTON, July 9 (UPI) -- Houston took the lead with a pair of triples in the sixth Thursday and Lance Berkman added a three-run homer to help the Astros to a 9-4 win over Washington.

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Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:30:00 -0400

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Vickers wins NASCAR pole

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:19:20 -0400

JOLIET, Ill., July 9 (UPI) -- Brian Vickers won his fifth Sprint Cup pole of the season Thursday, turning in the best qualifying time for Saturday's LifeLock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

MLB: Kansas City 8, Boston 6

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:06:35 -0400

BOSTON, July 9 (UPI) -- David DeJesus put Kansas City in front with a two-run homer in the sixth inning Thursday, lifting the Kansas City Royals to an 8-6 victory over Boston.

MLB: LA Dodgers 11, N.Y. Mets 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:04:15 -0400

NEW YORK, July 9 (UPI) -- Orlando Hudson ignited a 17-attack with a three-run double in the first inning Thursday and the Los Angeles Dodgers blasted the New York Mets 11-2.

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Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0400

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Athletics to retire Henderson's number

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:39:43 -0400

OAKLAND, Calif., July 9 (UPI) -- The Oakland Athletics announced Thursday the team will retire the jersey No. 24 of Rickey Henderson prior to a scheduled game Aug. 1.

MLB: Philadelphia 9, Cincinnati 6

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:34:20 -0400

PHILADELPHIA, July 9 (UPI) -- Chase Utley started a Philadelphia comeback with an inside-the-park home run Thursday and the Phillies went on to down Cincinnati 9-6.

MLB: Washington 11, Houston 10 (11 inn.)

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:06:27 -0400

HOUSTON, July 9 (UPI) -- Nyjer Morgan scored the game-winner on an error Thursday and the Washington Nationals edged Houston 11-10 in 11 innings.

Steve McNair mourned in Nashville

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:58:56 -0400

NASHVILLE, July 9 (UPI) -- Mourners in Nashville Thursday viewed the casket of slain former NFL star Steve McNair, as police said the woman who killed him saw her life falling apart.

Santoro finally reaches second round

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:45:51 -0400

NEWPORT, R.I., July 9 (UPI) -- Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro finally advanced past the first round Thursday at the rain-marred Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

Janzen shares John Deere lead

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:42:48 -0400

SILVIS, Ill., July 9 (UPI) -- Lee Janzen, winless since the second of his two U.S. Open titles 11 years ago, claimed a share of the first-round lead Thursday at the John Deere Classic.

Na Yeon Choi leads Women's Open

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:27:36 -0400

BETHLEHEM, Pa., July 9 (UPI) -- Na Yeon Choi, who in her second year on the LPGA Tour is looking for her first win, grabbed the lead Thursday after one round of the U.S. Women's Open.

Report: Bivens out as LPGA commissioner

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:21:12 -0400

BETHLEHEM, Pa., July 9 (UPI) -- Golfweek magazine reported Thursday that the LPGA Tour has decided not to retain Commissioner Carolyn Bivens for the final two years of her contract.

Phelps sets world record in butterfly

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:38:23 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS, July 9 (UPI) -- Swimming superstar Michael Phelps, nearing his return to the global stage, set a world record Thursday in 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Championships.

Report: Judge blocks NFL suspensions

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:06:01 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS, July 9 (UPI) -- A Minnesota judge blocked the proposed suspensions of defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of the Vikings, the Minneapolis Star Tribune said.

Joe Sakic retires after 20 NHL seasons

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:54:32 -0400

DENVER, July 9 (UPI) -- Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic retired Thursday after a 20-year NHL career during which he played on two Stanley Cup championship teams.

Inge, Victorino voted all stars by fans

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:26:41 -0400

NEW YORK, July 9 (UPI) -- The Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge and Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino were named Thursday as the fans' choice for the final All-Star Game roster berths.

MLB: Cleveland 10, Chicago White Sox 8

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:35:31 -0400

CHICAGO, July 9 (UPI) -- Kelly Shoppach drove in five runs Thursday to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox.

MLB: Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:17:07 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 9 (UPI) -- Carlos Pena's fifth-inning two-run double Thursday led the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB: St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 1

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:05:17 -0400

MILWAUKEE, July 9 (UPI) -- Ryan Ludwick belted a three-run homer Thursday, helping the St. Louis Cardinals rally to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.