DURHAM, N.H. – Sean Goldrich passed for a career-high 422 yards and four touchdowns to lead New Hampshire to a 45-27 win over Lehigh on Saturday. Goldrich completed 27 of 40 attempts, with Harold Spears making seven catches for 138 yards, both career highs, and a touchdown. R.J. Harris had …
Read More »Twins walk off against Yanks in 11
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Josh Willingham came home with the winning run on an 11th-inning throwing error by Francisco Cervelli, giving the Minnesota Twins a 2-1 decision over the New York Yankees at Target Field. Willingham scored both Minnesota runs on the afternoon, previously belting a solo homer off New …
Read More »Houston Rockets pick power forward Clint Capela at No. 25 in NBA draft
HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets added a prospect Thursday night and then turned around and added a guard. Both moves could be seen as a way to help Houston in free agency. Houston picked power forward Clint Capela with the 25th overall pick of the NBA draft and added Arizona …
Read More »RBNY welcomes Montreal to RBA
Harrison, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) – Red Bull New York will be hoping to take advantage of the Montreal Impact’s heavy fixture list in recent weeks when the two sides meet at Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Montreal already has completed five matches across all competitions in the month of August, dwarfing …
Read More »Attorney for suspended Florida quarterback Harris says woman was 'sexual aggressor'
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The attorney for suspended Florida quarterback Treon Harris says “misstatements in the media have painted a picture that is inconsistent with the evidence.” Authorities are investigating sexual assault allegations that have made against Harris. His attorney, Huntley Johnson, is trying to dispel reports about Harris’ relationship with …
Read More »King Felix, Mariners open set with Rays
(SportsNetwork.com) – In his last start, Seattle hurler Felix Hernandez did something he hadn’t done in over five years. The last time he faced Tampa Bay, Hernandez joined very elite company. The right-hander will look to break out of his slump on Monday night when the Mariners begin a three-game …
Read More »Pac-12 leaders reiterate call for reform in college athletics at end of summer meetings
SAN FRANCISCO – Pac-12 university presidents and chancellors are reiterating the conference’s call for reform in college athletics at the conclusion of its summer meetings. The conference said in a statement Sunday that the Pac-12 CEO Group, which is made up of the conference’s presidents and chancellors, moved closer to …
Read More »Aces Wild: Lester, Scherzer square off at Comerica
(SportsNetwork.com) – It’ll be a battle of the aces Saturday when the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers clash at Comerica Park. Lefty Jon Lester will take the mound for the Red Sox, and the Tigers will counter with the dangerous righty Max Scherzer. Lester is coming off one of …
Read More »American Alison Riske upsets Flavia Pennetta in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – American Alison Riske upset sixth-seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta 6-1. 7-6 (3)Tuesday in the second round of the Connecticut Open, the final tuneup on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour before the U.S. Open. Riske, the only American left in the tournament, broke Pennetta’s serve four times while …
Read More »NHL suspends Sabres' F Konopka 20 games after testing positive for banned substance
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka for 20 games after he tested positive for a banned substance. In announcing its decision Thursday, the NHL did not reveal what substance was discovered in the player’s system. In a statement released through the NHL Players’ Association, …
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