Matusz masterful as Orioles hand White Sox another loss

Brian Matusz authored his second consecutive dominant start and the fourth in his last five outings, allowing just one run in seven innings as the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox, 4-2, before an announced 23,733 at U.S. Cellular Field.


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Washington Nationals fall to Chicago Cubs, 4-0, ruining fine start by Jason Marquis

Jason Marquis had his best start of the season Wednesday night, but the Washington Nationals' offense failed to give him any support in a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park.


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Storm beats Sparks in a playoff opener, 79-66

SEATTLE -- Swin Cash scored 20 points and Lauren Jackson added 17 to help the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-66 in Game 1 of their WNBA Western Conference semifinal Wednesday night.



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Injuries leave Maryland depleted at tight end, linebacker

At the start of Maryland football training camp, Coach Ralph Friedgen wasn't concerned about his tight ends and linebackers because of the depth he envisioned at both positions.


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Chargers not inclined to trade WR Jackson, agent says

SAN DIEGO -- The agent for Vincent Jackson said Wednesday that the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver.


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Jets return to Hofstra minus holdout Revis

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Rex Ryan strolled over to the stands, dozens of fans screaming his name.


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Average value of NFL franchises drops in tough economy

NEW YORK -- The average value for NFL teams has fallen for the first time since Forbes began keeping track in 1998.



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Happ outduels Philadelphia ace Halladay as Houston nears sweep

PHILADELPHIA -- First, Brett Myers. Then, J.A. Happ. Maybe Houston should move Nelson Figueroa up a day in the rotation.


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Ramirez breaks out of slump to propel L.A.

MILWAUKEE -- Manny Ramirez doubled twice and drove in his first run since reports he's been put on waivers, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.


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Beckett reverses fortunes to propel Boston to win

BOSTON -- Felix Hernandez became the third youngest pitcher since 1952 to reach 1,000 strikeouts, pitched 7 1-3 strong innings and led the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox and a split of their day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.


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