http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/index.html en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:05:12 PDT Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:05:12 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009418767_apfbnmcnairkilled.html?syndication=rss Steve McNair earned the respect of his fellow NFL players for shaking off defenders and injuries. That same blue-collar playing style won the love of fans amazed at how the quarterback kept showing up for work - and winning. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009418767_apfbnmcnairkilled.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:42:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009398381_apcyctourdefrance.html?syndication=rss Lance Armstrong could not tell right away how much weight he lost in a stifling and humid second stage of the Tour de France, marred by crashes and won by Mark Cavendish. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009398381_apcyctourdefrance.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009422260_apbbndiamondbacksrockiesrdp.html?syndication=rss The boiling over could've backfired on Mark Reynolds. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009422260_apbbndiamondbacksrockiesrdp.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:30:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009422259_apbbaraysrangersrdp.html?syndication=rss The streaking Texas Rangers have been winning lately with some outstanding pitching and defense. Their offense is about to get a huge lift - and that's bad news for opponents. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009422259_apbbaraysrangersrdp.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:29:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420767_apbboallstarsrosters.html?syndication=rss Red Sox manager Terry Francona had a little fun with Tim Wakefield after the 42-year-old knuckleballer made his first All-Star team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420767_apbboallstarsrosters.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:27:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009421282_mari06.html?syndication=rss The Red Sox rallied with five runs in the seventh inning to beat Seattle 8-4, denying the Mariners their first series sweep at Fenway Park. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009421282_mari06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:50:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2009422053_golf060.html?syndication=rss Even after 68 PGA Tour victories, Tiger Woods never had a finish quite like Sunday at the AT&T National. It had nothing to do with the... Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2009422053_golf060.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:38:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009421283_mariside06.html?syndication=rss A dream came true for 23-year-old Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez when he was selected to play in next week's All-Star Game. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009421283_mariside06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:25:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sidelinechatter/2009421414_chat06.html?syndication=rss Say it is so, Joey Chestnut. The record for the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest has ballooned from 13... Sideline Chatter http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sidelinechatter/2009421414_chat06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:37:48 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009421412_auto06.html?syndication=rss Dale Coyne finally knows what it is like to win a race. After 25 years of attempts by Coyne as an owner and a driver — 558 entries... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009421412_auto06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:14:22 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2009421650_brewer06.html?syndication=rss As rewarding as it would've been to see four deserving Mariners on the American League All-Star team, it's not a bad consolation prize to... Jerry Brewer http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2009421650_brewer06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:25:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009421111_webwimbledon06.html?syndication=rss Roger Federer hoisted the trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year removed from an epic five-set final when he left Wimbledon a broken man, his title ripped away and his aura of invincibility shattered. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009421111_webwimbledon06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:25:26 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009422042_emerald06.html?syndication=rss There were plenty of attaboys and kudos going around for horse owners Roy and Ellie Schaefer and trainer Valorie Lund on Sunday. That's because their charge... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009422042_emerald06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:13:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009421635_basenotes06.html?syndication=rss Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols got the most votes in balloting for the All-Star Game July 14 in St. Louis. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009421635_basenotes06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:13:43 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/storm/2009422040_wnba06.html?syndication=rss Cappie Pondexter scored 21 points and Diana Taurasi added 20, leading the Phoenix Mercury to a 104-89 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday night. Storm http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/storm/2009422040_wnba06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:03:49 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009422046_tennis060.html?syndication=rss It was a day for making history. Roger Federer of Switzerland won his sixth Wimbledon title in the last seven years Sunday, turning back resilient American Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14 and setting records in the process. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009422046_tennis060.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:06:38 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009422039_regr06.html?syndication=rss Seattle's Dave Villwock collected his 57th career victory at the 59th annual Madison Regatta Indiana Governor's Cup on Sunday. Villwock, piloting the U-16... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009422039_regr06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:22:44 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009422071_taco06.html?syndication=rss Tacoma hitters couldn't deliver with runners on base and lost 6-2 to Salt Lake in Pacific Coast League baseball. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009422071_taco06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:09:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009421633_digs06.html?syndication=rss Flanked by dozens of women, heralded by trumpeters and mobbed by fans, Phil Hellmuth channeled Julius Caesar as he arrived at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009421633_digs06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:13:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/datebook.html?syndication=rss Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/datebook.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:03:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009422018_aphknpenguinssigning.html?syndication=rss The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Chris Conner of the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract, team general manager Ray Shero announced Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009422018_aphknpenguinssigning.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:47:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009415702_apbkncelticswallace.html?syndication=rss Two newspapers are reporting the Celtics have reached an agreement with free agent Rasheed Wallace. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009415702_apbkncelticswallace.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:01:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009421296_apworldseriesofpokerday3.html?syndication=rss Flanked by dozens of women, heralded by trumpeters and mobbed by his fans, Phil Hellmuth channeled Julius Caesar as he arrived at the World Series of Poker on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009421296_apworldseriesofpokerday3.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009421004_apbbnpadresblanco.html?syndication=rss The San Diego Padres placed catcher Henry Blanco on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained right hamstring. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009421004_apbbnpadresblanco.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:31:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420931_apequlakeplacidhorseshowjacobs.html?syndication=rss Boston Bruins executive Charlie Jacobs has won the Hermes Grandprix at the I Love New York Horse Show and his brother Lou took second. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420931_apequlakeplacidhorseshowjacobs.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:31:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420784_apathrussianmeet.html?syndication=rss Former Olympic champion Yury Borzakovsky won the 800 meters in cold and rainy conditions at the Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet near Moscow on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420784_apathrussianmeet.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:46:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420757_apvblworldchampionships.html?syndication=rss Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann of Germany have beaten top-seeded Brazilians Harley and Alison in straight sets 21-16, 21-19 to win the men's final at the World Beach Volleyball Championships. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420757_apvblworldchampionships.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:31:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420709_aprowhenleyregatta.html?syndication=rss American crews won just two of the 19 trophies at stake Sunday on finals day of the Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420709_aprowhenleyregatta.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420697_apbbaindianswedge.html?syndication=rss Eric Wedge's job is safe for the rest of the season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420697_apbbaindianswedge.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420638_apswmlezakmaccabiahgames.html?syndication=rss Triple Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak will skip the upcoming World Swimming Championships and instead compete in Israel's Maccabiah Games in tribute to his Jewish heritage. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420638_apswmlezakmaccabiahgames.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420630_apbbayankeeswang.html?syndication=rss Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang went back on the disabled list Sunday with a right shoulder strain, and manager Joe Girardi said he's not sure how long the right-hander will be out of the rotation. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420630_apbbayankeeswang.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420673_apcarnascarbuschsbadbreak.html?syndication=rss Kyle Busch climbed out his car window, pulled off his gloves and helmet in disgust and started walking back toward the finish line. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420673_apcarnascarbuschsbadbreak.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:31:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420655_aptrifrankfurtironman.html?syndication=rss Timo Bracht of Germany has won the men's race at the Frankfurt Ironman and compatriot Sandra Wallenhorst took the women's division on a day in which temperatures climbed to 86 degrees. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420655_aptrifrankfurtironman.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:16:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009123528_apbbnmarlinsmoves.html?syndication=rss The Florida Marlins have placed right-hander Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and signed reliever Brendan Donnelly. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009123528_apbbnmarlinsmoves.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420567_aptriironmanaustria.html?syndication=rss Marino Vanhoenacker of Belgium set a course record in winning his fourth straight Ironman Austria triathlon on Sunday, while Bella Bayliss of Britain won the women's event. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420567_aptriironmanaustria.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420433_apcriumpiredies.html?syndication=rss A cricket umpire has died after being struck on the head by a ball. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009420433_apcriumpiredies.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:46:02 PDT