Marc Gasol, Dwight Howard named player of week
Spanish center Marc Gasol was named the NBA Western Conference player of the week on Monday after leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a perfect 4-0 week.
Beckham named to MLS all-star team
Former England captain David Beckham has been named to the MLS’s all-star team, league commissioner Don Garber announced on Thursday.
Gilberto leaves Cruzeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (Xinhua) — Midfielder and former member of the Brazilian national soccer team, Gilberto decided to cut ties with Cruzeiro on Tuesday. The target of fans’ dissatisfaction and carrying the brunt of the blame from the club’s administration, the 35-year old player opted to leave the team.
Tigers’ 12-game winning streak snapped
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — David DeJesus hit a three-run homer in the first, Brandon McCarthy pitched seven strong innings and the Oakland Athletics snapped Detroit’s 12-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory on Thursday night, delaying the Tigers chance to clinch the AL Central Division title. Delmon Young hit a home run for the Tigers, [...]
Boston’s Beckett leaves game with ankle problem
TORONTO (Reuters) – The struggling Boston Red Sox’s latest defeat was made all the more painful after ace pitcher Josh Beckett was forced to abandon the mound early in the game with a right ankle injury on Monday.
