Men’s Singles — Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia Women’s Singles — Petra Kvitova (6), Czech Republic Men’s Doubles — Vasek Pospisil, Canada, and Jack Sock, United States Women’s Doubles — Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci (2), Italy Mixed Doubles — Nenad Zimonjic, Serbia, and Sam Stosur (15), Australia Gentlemen Invitation Doubles …
Read More »Revs aim to halt skid against Crew
Foxborough, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The New England Revolution will be out to halt a seven-game losing streak on Saturday when the club welcomes the Columbus Crew to Gillette Stadium. New England has not claimed a league point since a 2-1 defeat of D.C. United on May 24, a run that …
Read More »Nebraska faces Michigan State in early Big 10 East-West showdown
DES MOINES, Iowa – A look at some of the key factors to watch out for this weekend in the Big Ten: GAME OF THE WEEK: Nebraska at Michigan State. The Huskers (5-0, 1-0) and Spartans (3-1, 0-0) have looked as strong as any team in the much-maligned Big Ten, …
Read More »Offensive linemen Josh Sitton, T.J. Lang active for Packers, tight end Bennett a go for Bears
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Starting guards T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton are active for the Green Bay Packers for Sunday night’s game against Chicago, while tight end Martellus Bennett is active for the Bears. Lang has a left ankle injury, while Sitton has a toe injury. The Packers’ two best …
Read More »Beckett solid as Dodgers down Padres
San Diego, CA – San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Josh Beckett dazzled over seven scoreless innings, carrying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. The bar has been set high for Dodgers pitchers of late, with Beckett (5-4) and Clayton Kershaw each …
Read More »Astros eye series win over Rangers
(SportsNetwork.com) – Scott Feldman tries to pitch the Houston Astros to a rare series win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday when the Lone Star State rivals play the rubber match of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Houston snapped a 10-game home losing streak to the Rangers on …
Read More »Rangers go for back-to-back wins in Toronto
(SportsNetwork.com) – In the second game of a three-game set following the All-Star break, the Texas Rangers will battle the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre Saturday. Texas will send Colby Lewis out to the mound to try and solve a potentially potent Blue Jays lineup, while the home squad …
Read More »A's release retiring Dunn
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics officially released designated hitter Adam Dunn Thursday in order to clear a spot on the team’s 40-man roster. The move was purely procedural, as Dunn was set to become a free agent at the conclusion of the postseason and had previously stated that …
Read More »Sabres re-sign Adam
Buffalo, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Buffalo Sabres re-signed restricted free agent forward Luke Adam to a one-year, two-way contract on Sunday. Adam, selected by the Sabres in the second round (44th overall) of the 2008 draft, appeared in 12 games with the Sabres last year, scoring one goal. The 24-year-old …
Read More »TFC, Seattle set for marquee clash
Seattle, WA – Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – New-look Toronto FC will head to CenturyLink Field on Saturday for a marquee clash with Seattle Sounders FC. Toronto, long-time doormat in MLS, strengthened its squad considerably in the offseason, adding the likes of Michael Bradley, Jermain Defoe, Dwayne De Rosario, Justin Morrow, …
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