Updated: divulges April 29, draws 2009, 1: 45 PM ET Nats activate Guzman, option Gonzalez Comment Email Print Share Associated Press WASHINGTON- The Washington Nationals have activated shortstop Cristian Guzman from the 15- day disabled list and optioned infielder Alberto Gonzalez to Triple- A Syracuse. And I would probably have envisioned Beasley starting all year long, but it wasn' t going to happen in the beginning " Part of that reasoning, Riley said, was because Beasley didn' t have a full summer to study the Heat system last year. Sophomore Darren Mougey will start in SDSU' s next game, at Wisconsin on Sept 16. Mayfield was suspended May 9 for failing a random test done eight days earlier, and NASCAR has said he tested positive for methamphetamine Mayfield has denied ever using the illegal drug. Players were scrambling for loose balls and hurrying to help on defense. Updated: September 14, 2005, 1: 54 PM ET Ohio State TE gets' hate' mail for dropped TD pass Email Print Share Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio- Ohio State tight end Ryan Hamby has received a couple of hate letters since dropping a sure touchdown pass during the Buckeyes' loss to Texas last week. After Louisville, West Virginia plays Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, South Florida and Rutgers All have records above 500.

One unintended consequence was that a spot opened in today' s bracket for a No 4 seed . Updated: March 4, 2009, 8: 18 PM ET NHL trades and moves: March 4 Comment Email Print Share ESPN news services ANAHEIM GEARS UP WITH SERIES OF MOVES The Ducks acquired defenseman James Wisniewski and center Erik Christensen in separate deals with Chicago and Atlanta on Wednesday to bolster their chances of a late playoff push . The Lakers' defense briefly let up, letting the Raptors score nine unanswered points to get to 65- 54 . They' d definitely be eligible for BCS at- large selection and maybe even have a chance to qualify automatically by finishing in the top six . San Antonio had a final chance, but Manu Ginobili missed a baseline jumper just before the horn. Nobody is ever going to be allowed to do that " Papelbon " So Manny was tough for us " Papelbon added, according to the story " You have somebody like him, you know at any point in the ball game, he can dictate the outcome of the game. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Nutt said how the two play early in the game will determine which of them gets the majority of snaps for the remainder of the game " Both of them had great attitudes, both of them worked extremely hard and both of them deserve to play " Nutt said " We are going start out with Casey . 35 ERA in eight games in September, would be part of the postseason roster " When we' re playing good, we' re good " Piniella said " We' re going to pitch well and we' ve got to play good defensive ball then we' ve got to get some timely hitting . The Heat also acquired point guard Jason Williams and small forward James Posey from Memphis, while the Grizzlies received guard Eddie Jones from the Heat . Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has never been one to talk about the polls in October . 219 mph on Friday at Dover International Speedway to take the top spot and bolster his bid to drive the No. They were the first two playoff games O' Neal missed in his NBA career, ending a streak of 164 straight postseason starts. Y- Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn' t returned to the team following his father' s death Don Marbury Sr died Sunday night during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix.

Updated: January 19, 2009, 11: 04 AM ET Waltrip eyes retirement for 2010 Comment Email Print Share By David NewtonESPNArchive CHARLOTTE, N . 50 ERA in three starts before going on the DL with weakness in his hips " Hypothetically, he could make the start, but you never know " Girardi said " We might have to use him in relief before that " Wang pitched two scoreless innings against the Rangers on Wednesday Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press . The Colorado series started a 10- game homestand for Houston and Astros manager Cecil Cooper wasn' t sure if Berry would travel on the team' s next road trip " He' s going to have to really monitor himself " Cooper said Berry is in his fourth season as the Astros hitting coach . They do things like tell me to pick a Dodge# 133; a Petty Enterprises Dodge# 133; but not in 1976 . Updated: June 27, 2009, 8: 43 PM ET Uehara sidelined with elbow strain Comment Email Print Share Associated Press BALTIMORE- Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara is poised for another stint on the disabled list, this time with an elbow strain. But just the power is definitely not the answer " The Goodyear debacle at Indianapolis last year came just three years after Michelin suffered similar problems in practice for the 2005 United States Grand Prix on the IMS road course. He threw for a career- high 332 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' 41- 14 victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday night.

The Tigers were blistered for 534 yards by Mississippi and blindsided for 397 yards and 17 points by Division I- AA Illinois State, a team that ended up 4- 7 in the Gateway Conference . 24 at Boston when he scored 28 points as Houston and Van Horn sat out with injuries . Adelman said Landry seems to have mentally recovered from the incident " I think you can tell with the way he' s on the floor, how he' s feeling " Adelman said " We' ve all been trying to tell him he had to push it, and keep pushing it, because physically, it seemed like everything was fine . He then transferred to Tulsa and sat out a season under NCAA rules before playing last season Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press . The only thing good I saw is he' s confident in his breaking ball " Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. His physical at the start of spring training determined Boone' s condition had worsened, prompting further tests. He had been feeling his calf tighten for almost two weeks before he left Sunday' s game in Cleveland at the start of the ninth inning.

Scott said general manager Jeff Bower will talk to Paul and Paul' s agent about whether he' ll participate " when that time comes " After the injury was diagnosed last month, Paul had been reluctant to commit to the surgery " It' s something that I' m definitely not looking forward to, but it' s something that I' m sure needs to take place " Paul said this week " I' ll definitely be ready for training camp with our team next season, but I' m not sure about the USA team . The last few years have been tough on him and our team with his injuries, and we wish him all the best in Los Angeles " Williams, 27, had 81 goals and 120 assists since Carolina acquired him from Philadelphia in 2004 . California Golden Bears California commits: 3 After two seasons with the Golden State Warriors and a short stint in the broadcasting business, Mike Montgomery has returned to college basketball . No problem " The mended fences between Manuel and Runge didn' t prevent MLB from suspending Runge one game, which will be served immediately MLB said Runge' s suspension will be served immediately The league also fined Beltran and Manuel Manuel received a$ 500 fine and Beltran' s was$ 400 . Still, music blared from boom boxes and dance- hall sized speakers along Skip Bertman Drive, barbecues filled the air with savory smoke and almost everybody along was sipping from a bottle or can wrapped in a foam cozy. Indiana is also without Reggie Miller, Jeff Foster and Jonathan Bender, who are all on the injured list The Timberwolves have their own problems. With arms flailing on a hustling defense and an up- tempo, fast- breaking offense, Phoenix seems ready to prove it can contend in the strong Western Conference " We play defense and then we run " said Marion, dabbing a blood- red scratch near his right eye " It doesn' t matter who' s getting it, we' ve got so many more weapons on this team " The Suns also got big games from their two major offseason acquisitions- Quentin Richardson scored 15 points and Steve Nash had 10 assists.

Leak played Saturday against Mississippi State, but his timing and accuracy were off after sitting out of practice last week He also skipped Monday' s workout Leak, expected to play Saturday at No 10 LSU, injured his shoulder Oct . He began full workouts this week and was the last player to leave the practice court Thursday after going one- on- one against assistant coach and former player Chuck Person . Updated: November 29, 2005, 5: 08 PM ET Cougars grant release of demoted QB Swogger Email Print Share Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash- Washington State has granted the release of junior quarterback Josh Swogger, who started as a sophomore but was a backup to Alex Brink this season . Oklahoma State' s players, who had to have " stay home Young' s head fake " highlighted and underlined at the top line of their scouting report, still fell for it repeatedly Sunday] EnlargeMitchell Layton/ Getty ImagesYoung sometimes marches to his own drummer, and that' s not a bad thing . The Mavericks went undefeated during a five- game road trip while also recording a 6- 0 record at home during the month. Brooks wouldn' t say if he' s spoken to either athletic director Mitch Barnhart or university president Lee Todd about his job status. You aren' t having the type of year you had last year] EnlargeAP Photo/ Mark HumphreyJeff Gordon climbs from his car Friday after running his qualifying laps in Martinsville, Va Gordon won the pole position for Sunday' s race Gordon' s lap on the 0.

He also said the team still had a job to do, despite the players' feelings " The players lost a friend, a teammate and a good player " Russell said, according to the report " They might be thinking that we' ve thrown in the towel, but it' s time to turn the page and play baseball . But, to the best of our knowledge, he was a victim- Pacers coach Jim O' Brien " It was not a good decision and that' s basically it " O' Brien said " I' m sure he knows that, and I' m sure there will be a lifestyle change for him . Mills stayed on the bench and iced his hand for the rest of the game " It' s going to be an adjustment " without him, said Bennett, who cited privacy laws for not discussing the injury in detail " It' s not just the points, he' s a monster leader for us Everybody has to play with confidence without him It' s not just the Xs and Os, it' s the leadership . 3 to play, then Michael Finley drained a 20- footer out of the right corner with 21 6 remaining to extend Dallas' edge to 88- 83 Smith made two free throws with 10 . Cashman did a great job of bringing him over here[ in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels. Updated: May 27, 2009, 6: 20 PM ET Volquez fine after throwing 87 pitches Comment Email Print Share Associated Press CINCINNATI- Right- hander Edinson Volquez threw in the bullpen on Wednesday and had no problems with his back, leaving him on target to be reinstated by the Cincinnati Reds next week. Ramirez was convinced that Dirk Hayhurst hit him in the elbow on purpose with a man on second and two outs in the sixth inning " Everybody knows it " Ramirez said, according to the Miami Herald " I think Fredi knows it J J[ Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson] knows it.

Next year, NASCAR will only ban facilities that host national series events . 00 ERA and one save in nine relief appearances at Louisville " He hadn' t done anything to not merit being here " Baker said " He had time to get some clothes and come back " Freel was slated to bat second against the Mets . 195 " We' ll probably talk about it on the flight[ to Minnesota . Adam LaRoche responded by saying Beltran was showing " zero class " Beltran It was Beltran' s turn Saturday, with the New York Mets center fielder dismissing LaRoche' s comments " What I said was as a team we should all feel embarrassed, because, being honest, I don' t care what he said " Beltran said before the Mets' game against the Washington Nationals " I believe we' re a better team than them I don' t care what he said . After I saw it on replay, it looked a lot worse than I thought it was during the game It all happens fast It' s no big deal. The third- ranked Huskies, playing this week in the Big East tournament, are contending for a third national title under Calhoun. Meanwhile, Franchitti said his phone has been ringing, and he has been hearing about options from a number of " different places " Tomorrow is quite a big day with this meeting with Chip " Franchitti said " We' re starting to look around, starting to talk[ but] nothing is going to happen until I talk to Chip and see what his plan is for the future and see if it' s something I' m interested in.

So it was Goose against Yaz for all the cheese " I went to bed the night before thinking about coming into the game, and I thought I might be facing Yaz with the game on the line " Goose has said " I thought about facing him because he was such a great clutch hitter# 133; It might have been the biggest game of my life " Numerous hitters said that Gossage fastballs, upon arrival at the station, did everything but the tango . 24 in the Mesilla Valley Mall when he was reportedly identified by an employee of the pizza business . It' s tough- and it' s going to be even tougher for the next couple weeks " Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press . The team has options on forward Cliff Robinson and guard Jacque Vaughn Guard Ron Mercer has an option he can exercise . But that was followed by two- and one- win seasons, leaving McCarney with a three- year record of 6- 27. He did not mention the departures of Shaquille O' Neal or Phil Jackson " It' s disappointing. Rodriguez was to see a physical therapist later Monday, Zillo said.

Chavez will need a minimum of two- to- three weeks of rehabilitation at the team' s spring training facility in Phoenix before resuming baseball activities " At least[ that long " Oakland trainer Steve Sayles said before the A' s game against Cleveland on Friday night " He' s returning to Phoenix and will go back into rehab . After literally flipping a coin, I' ll say Rockets- although they could also lose by 20 Adande: The Lakers should have won in Game 5 . She was charged with theft in Beaumont, Texas, for allegedly failing to pay for$ 10, 000 worth of dental work in 2006 . The Wizards are hurting up front with Kwame Brown and Etan Thomas on the injured list " That' s no excuse " center Brendan Haywood said " On the offensive end, we have to do a better job of boxing everybody out, from the center spot to the guard spot " Washington trailed by 17 at half and 21 in the third when Arenas heated up, hitting a pair of 3s and scoring 10 during a 19- 4 spurt to bring Washington within 60- 54 . Players from benches and bullpens went onto the field and Youkilis tackled Porcello, but no punches were thrown Youkilis and Porcello were ejected. This is my home now, and this is my team and this is my city " Riley said, according to the Herald " I would never put Micky in a position where I' m always hanging him out to dry by not letting him know if I' m coming back or not I think he wants me to coach this team. He is the league' s second youngest coach behind New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, who is 34 " It' s a great choice' Cavaliers guard Eric Snow said by phone on Wednesday " He' s a guy who has worked hard and paid his dues He' s very knowledgeable in the game.

Going into Friday night' s home game against Phoenix in Oklahoma City, the Hornets trailed the Los Angeles Clippers by 2# 189; games for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference " Our focus continues to be making the playoffs " Bower said " If we accomplish that goal, we are hopeful that he would be able to rejoin us and provide us with the same leadership and tenacity that made him such a valuable part of our team this season " Mason has averaged 13 7 points and 4 . It would be nice to come back in some capacity and help the team . Davis had started 70 games at first for the Rangers earlier this season before being sent down . 9 " Tell me how that works " Weis said " Maybe I' m just stupid . 1 for a little more than 24 hours before Tuesday' s 72- 69 loss at then- No 14 Vanderbilt, came in behind Memphis at No 4. Almost the entire team left en masse after the meeting about 7: 45 p m. 5 million on the renovation and had committed an additional$ 30 3 million.

Sickle- cell trait had become a topic of growing concern among some athletic trainers, who feared that without proper education and simple precautions, there would be more deaths . These two teams will clash in what they call the Magic City Classic . Officers were on duty outside Potbelly' s Bar looking for underage drinkers when they noticed a man later identified as Hayes screaming profanities and waving his arms, a police report said . He spent some time in the infield care center for observation before being released No Daytona winner has gone on to take the season title . Colorado' s coaching staff- pitching coach Bob Apodaca, hitting coach Alan Cockrell, third base/ infield coach Mike Gallego, first base coach Glenallen Hill, bullpen coach Rick Mathews and bench coach Jamie Quirk- will serve on the manager' s staff. He was asked if the correct call was made " According to the rules, it was not " he said " It wasn' t made " However, the NBA said Bernie Fryer, the league' s vice president and director of officials, confirmed the call on the court was correct and there was no goaltending Rule No. But he aggravated the injury against Orlando while jumping for a rebound and didn' t play again " Kevin can now begin to focus on rehabilitating his knee, returning to top physical shape and fully preparing for the 2009- 10 season " said Danny Ainge, Boston' s president of basketball operations Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press.