About 150 protesters attended a rally against Arizona’s tough new crackdown on illegal immigration in front of Dodger Stadium on Monday during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Dodgers.
Archive for May, 2010
Protesters gather at game between Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers
Monday, May 31st, 2010Back-to-back goals help Blackhawks stop Flyers
Monday, May 31st, 2010Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds apart late in the second period, Antti Niemi had 33 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
‘Hawks hold off Flyers, lead series 2-0 (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds apart late in the second period, Antti Niemi had 32 saves, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. After a wild scoring display when Chicago won the opener 6-5, Game 2 featured tightened-up defenses with goalies Niemi and Michael Leighton of the Flyers stepping up.
‘Hawks lead Flyers 2-0 after 2nd period (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored in a 28-second span late in the second period to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night. Hossa gave the Blackhawks the lead, knocking in the rebound after Michael Leighton stopped a wrist shot by Patrick Sharp.
Braves keep Phillies in funk, move atop NL East
Monday, May 31st, 2010Chipper Jones and Troy Glaus homered to back a strong start by Tommy Hanson and help the Braves move into first place in the NL East with a 9-3 victory over the slumping Phillies.
Morrow, Lind lead Blue Jays past Rays (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Brandon Morrow pitched seven strong innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve their 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. Evan Longoria tripled off Kevin Gregg with one out in the ninth, but he was thrown out trying to score on John Jaso’s grounder to shortstop for the second out.
Pujols stays hot as Cards rout Reds 12-4 (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010An hour-long rain delay was just what Jaime Garcia needed to refocus. The St. Louis Cardinals knocked out Bronson Arroyo in the fifth inning and their rookie left-hander overcame a shaky start in a 12-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, forging a first-place tie in the NL Central. “I think in the first inning, sometimes it’s kind of like a shaky one for me because I’m…
Lakers C Bynum has knee drained (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum’s troublesome right knee was drained of excess fluid Monday. Bynum hopes the procedure will allow him to play closer to full strength in the NBA finals against the Boston Celtics. Los Angeles hosts Game 1 on Thursday night. “It was getting worse,” Bynum said.
Flyers, ‘Hawks scoreless after 1 period (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Michael Leighton stood his ground in goal, and the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks are locked in a scoreless tie after a chippy first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Leighton was pulled in the second period of Game 1 after giving up five goals on 20 shots in a 6-5 loss to the Blackhawks.
Strasburg to debut June 8 vs. Pirates (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Stephen Strasburg is ready — and so is the Washington Nationals’ ticket office. The Nationals said after Monday’s 14-4 win over Houston that their prized pitching prospect will make his major league debut against Pittsburgh on June 8 at Nationals Park. The 21-year-old right-hander is first scheduled to start for Triple-A Syracuse at Buffalo on Thursday.
Minnesota Twins good news on Orlando Hudson’s wrist: no fractures
Monday, May 31st, 2010Twins second baseman Orlando Hudson had tests on his surgically repaired left wrist that showed no damage from a collision with teammate Denard Span.
Pujols, Garcia lift Cards into tie atop NL Central
Monday, May 31st, 2010Albert Pujols continued his torrid hitting, rookie Jaime Garcia overcame a shaky start, and the Cardinals knocked out Bronson Arroyo in the fifth inning of a 12-4 victory over the Reds, forging a first-place tie in the NL Central.
Ethier returns to Dodgers, batting 3rd (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Slugger Andre Ethier rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday after missing the last 15 games because of a broken right pinky finger. He was reinstated from the disabled list before the game against Arizona, and was slated to bat third. The team went 10-5 in his absence and is second in the NL West behind San Diego.
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has his knee drained
Monday, May 31st, 2010Lakers center Andrew Bynum’s had his right knee drained Monday morning, according to a team spokesman.
Lakers hope for boost from Artest, Bynum (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Although the Lakers’ roster is remarkably similar to the group that lost the NBA finals to the Boston Celtics two years ago, Kobe Bryant sees two big reasons Los Angeles might have a better shot this time. Ron Artest and Andrew Bynum said Monday they hope to play major defensive roles in the rematch with the Celtics.
Jimenez counts to 10, outduels Lincecum for win
Monday, May 31st, 2010Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors’ first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday’s highly anticipated Memorial Day matchup.
Washington Nationals prospect Stephen Strasburg to make debut against Pirates on June 8
Monday, May 31st, 2010The Washington Nationals say prized prospect Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his major league debut against Pittsburgh on June 8.
Athletics take 3 of 4 in Detroit (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Oakland pitcher Tim Cahill was running out of things to do during the extended rain delay. Luckily for him, he finally got a chance to celebrate the way he hoped — helping his Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1. The start of the game was delayed by 2 hours and 42 minutes due to threatening weather, although no rain fell until more than an hour after the scheduled start.
Jimenez wins 10th, lowers ERA to 0.78 (AP)
Monday, May 31st, 2010Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors’ first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday’s highly anticipated Memorial Day matchup. Clint Barmes hit a two-run single in the second inning that held up for Jimenez (10-1), who struck out nine, lowered his big league-best ERA to 0.78 and…
Rain delay can’t cool off streaking A’s vs. Tigers
Monday, May 31st, 2010Rajai Davis scored twice and Trevor Cahill continued to pitch well as the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday after a nearly three-hour rain delay.
