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Seattle — His arms outstretched to the sky, about to be swallowed by anxious teammates who ignored him for most of nine innings, Felix Hernandez finally conquered the pursuit of perfection he's chased since his debut as a baby-faced 19-year-old with … Garcia Is Latest Yankee to Thwart Texas - New York Times
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Seattle's Felix Hernandez has long talked of his desire to achieve pitching perfection. He finally accomplished it Wednesday against the Tampa Rays Rays. It was the third perfect game in baseball this season -- a first -- joining gems by Chicago's Philip … US men's soccer wins in Mexico for 1st time - CBS News
(AP) MEXICO CITY – After 75 years of frustration in Mexico, the US national team finally won a soccer game at its southern neighbor and regional rival. Dominated for most of the night at one of soccer's most intimidating venues, the Americans beat the … 6 Melky suspended 50 games for elevated testosterone - New York Daily News
Melky Cabrera, the one-time Yankee platoon outfielder turned All-Star Game MVP, was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for testosterone, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday. Cabrera, 28, and his advisers had considered fighting the … 
The Seattle Mariners, weary of telling teams that they will not trade ace Felix Hernandez, let "The King" do all of the talking for them Wednesday afternoon. Hernandez pitched the first perfect game in Mariners history, 1-0 against the Tampa Bay Rays, … 
By AP BALTIMORE – Held hitless by Aaron Cook through five innings, the Baltimore Orioles sent 10 batters to the plate during a five-run sixth and beat the Boston Red Sox [team stats] 5-3 Wednesday night. Baltimore trailed 2-0 before rallying against … 
By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com | 08/15/12 9:30 PM ET KANSAS CITY — Surprise and sadness were the prevailing reactions when the Royals learned on Wednesday that former teammate Melky Cabrera had drawn a 50-game suspension for using testosterone, … 
The fastball left Matt Harrison's hand at 93 miles per hour, headed for the inner half of the plate, belt high. This was the All-Star Game, last month in Kansas City, and any hitter might have done what Melky Cabrera did to that pitch: lash it on a … 
In what has become the year of the perfect game, Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners added his name to the list Wednesday, marking the first time that three pitchers have pulled off the feat in the same season. For a man nicknamed King Felix, … 
Bobby Valentine's first season as Boston manager has been a bumpy one on and off the field. BOSTON (AP) — None of the Boston Red Sox players in a series of meetings with the team's top brass called for manager Bobby Valentine to be replaced, … 
Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners' first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory Wednesday. The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner has long talked of his desire to achieve pitching … 
San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday for testing positive for testosterone. The suspension is without pay and is effective immediately. Cabrera, 28, the most valuable player of … 
MLB Team Report – Colorado Rockies – INSIDE PITCH In his third tour with the Rockies this season, Tyler Chatwood is finding a niche in their four-man rotation. He pitched a season-high six innings Tuesday in an 8-6 win over the Brewers and became the … 
By Dan Rosen – NHL.com Senior Writer TORONTO — National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday that a wide gap remains between what the League's owners want from the economic system that will govern the new Collective Bargaining … 
(CBS/AP) CHICAGO – Michael and Magic versus Kobe and LeBron? Sounds like a dream matchup, and it could be coming to a video game console near you. With USA Basketball and 2K Sports forming a partnership, fans can see what happens when the amazing 1992 … 
With the Lakers' roster changes pretty much finalized, it's safe now to envision how the team will fare heading into the 2012-13 season. Sure, the Lakers will have to narrow their 14-man roster during training camp, and no one knows what deals leading … 
By By BRETT MARTEL - 1 minute ago NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- About 20 college football programs have asked LSU for permission to speak with All-America cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu. Herb Vincent, the university's vice chancellor of … 
By Andrew Marchand | ESPNNewYork.com NEW YORK — This was a dream night. A night, if you have it in August, that you always remember. If you have it in October, everyone remembers. On Tuesday, Hiroki Kuroda took a no-hitter into the seventh by pitching … 
King Felix now has a crowning achievement. Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners' first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory Wednesday. The Mariners' ace and former AL Cy Young … 
Melky Cabrera was suspended 50 games Wednesday following a positive test for testosterone, putting an abrupt end to what had been an MVP-caliber regular season and throwing the San Francisco Giants' playoff hopes into doubt. Cabrera leads with National … 
MASON, Ohio - Rafael Nadal's US Open withdrawal Wednesday widens the door for a trio of heavy favorites, but also sparks renewed worries about his long-term health. "It's a very sad moment for him for sure," said 2009 US Open winner Juan Martin del … 
Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) — Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys will miss at least two preseason games after suffering a lacerated spleen in a game two days ago, coach Jason Garrett said today. Garrett ruled Witten out of games against San … 
By Jeremy Mauss Aug 15, 2012 – The Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays are in a pitching duel this afternoon, and so far through six innings Mariners Felix Hernandez is currently on pace to pitch a perfect game. Hernandez has pitched seven innings and … 
By Jordan Graham Needham's own Olympic gold medallist Aly Raisman made her triumphant return to the Bay State at Logan International Airport today, welcomed home by a throng of adoring fans. "It feels amazing. It definitely hasn't sunk in," Raisman … 
A three-game series between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles figured to have a major bearing on the American League East and wild card races. Few could have predicted that the series would be more meaningful for the Orioles, who hold down the … 
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman won't meet face-to-face with NHLPA boss Donald Fehr until next week. TORONTO (AP) — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said a "wide gap" remains in labor talks between the league and the NHL Players' Association in issuing his … 
BY ADAM H. BEASLEY o The last day of training camp just happened to be the best day of camp for Reshad Jones, who is all but locked in at starting safety for the Dolphins. Jones had three interceptions during Wednesday's morning practice, including one … 
By Bobbie Dittmeier / MLB.com | 08/15/12 3:36 PM ET Giants left fielder Melky Cabrera, Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Game and the second-leading hitter in the National League, was suspended for 50 games Wednesday by Major League Baseball for … 
By Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY Melky Cabrera, whose breakout season with the San Francisco Giants was highlighted by his MVP performance in the All-Star Game, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for testosterone, Major League Baseball … 
Rafael Nadal's ailing knees kept him out of the Olympics and now the US Open. It's tough to see Rafa pull out of the US Open because you know he's in pain and discomfort. But on the other hand, we've seen this pattern before; if you chart his career on … 
By Dan Devine By Dan Devine | Ball Don't Lie - 2 hours 59 minutes ago Remember how for a little while there, folks were batting around the question of whether the 2012 edition of Team USA -- led by present-day superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, … 
By Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY Boston Red Sox owner John Henry did his best to tamp down the controversy over a meeting players had with ownership in July regarding manager Bobby Valentine. In a statement released to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, … 
By Chris Chase By Chris Chase | Busted Racquet - 2 hours 7 minutes ago Rafael Nadal will miss the upcoming US Open due to ongoing knee issues, it was announced Wednesday. The 2010 champion has not played a match since his stunning second-round loss at … 
(AP) — Rafael Nadal withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday, sidelined by the knee tendinitis that has kept him out of action since his stunning loss at Wimbledon in late June. The third-ranked Spaniard reached the final at Flushing Meadows each of the … 
By Erick Smith, USA TODAY An upcoming biography detailing the life of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is due on newsstands later this month. The book is written by Joe Posnanski, the author of Paterno, and excerpts of his work have been published … 
"Hard Knocks," an HBO series that chronicles training camp with the Miami Dolphins in an entertaining and informative way, I couldn't help but wonder what veteran wide receiver Davone Bess was thinking. After all, with so much (unwarranted) attention … 
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday, sidelined by the knee tendinitis that has kept him out of action since his stunning loss at Wimbledon in late June. The third-ranked Spaniard reached the final at Flushing Meadows each of the past … 
New Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco wants to create a conference that gives its members no reason to leave. Aresco held his first news conference Wednesday since being hired by the Big East. He was joined at the New York Athletic Club by University … 
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles got hits when they needed to Tuesday — and the Boston Red Sox didn't. Mark Reynolds homered twice and drove in four runs, and Wei-Yin Chen gave up one run in six-plus innings as the Orioles defeated the Red Sox 7-1 … 
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys thought they had dodged serious injury in Monday's preseason opener at Oakland. But Jason Witten's availability for the Sept. 5 regular-season opener against the New York Giants could … 
By Tim McGarry, USA TODAY The US men's basketball team was the most dominant team at the London Games. They took home gold and silenced their critics. Well, most of their critics. The debate still rages over who would win in a matchup between the 1992 …