Mike Trout says he's ready to play
SAN BERNARDINO >> Angels outfielder Mike Trout played a full nine i ings for the club’s High-A affiliate Inland Empire 66ers on Sunday night in his final tuneup before getting back with the big club after the All-Star break. “I feel ready to play,” Trout said. It had been a ounced earlier in
James Harden receives record deal from Rockets
The Beard has the richest contract in NBA history. The Houston Rockets signed guard James Harden to a four-year contract extension for about $160 million Saturday, giving him a total six-year deal with $228 million guaranteed. With Harden under contract on his existing deal for another two seasons,
Martin Truex Jr. holds on for OT Kentucky win
SPARTA, Ky. >> Martin Truex Jr. was dominant throughout and had enough left on a final restart to win the NASCAR Cup race Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway. Second in points entering the 400-mile event, Truex started second beside Kyle Busch and won the first two stages. Truex led the final
PGA rookie takes 2-shot lead into final round
Sebastian Munoz shot a 2-under 68 on Saturday to maintain a two-stroke lead over Robert Streb after the third round of The Greenbrier Classic in West Sulphur Springs, West Verginia, keeping the PGA Tour rookie in position to become the tou ament’s first wire-to-wire wi er. The 24-year-old Colombia
Skye Diamonds wins Great Lady M. Stakes at Los Alamitos
Claimed for $40,000 last Aug. 27, Skye Diamonds is now a Grade II wi er after a decisive victory in the $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes on Saturday at Los Alamitos. Owned by a partnership that includes Tom Acker, Allen Racing LLC and Bloom Racing Stables LLC and trained by Bill Spawr, the 4-year-old
St. John Bosco defense shines at Edison 7v7 event
The St. John Bosco defense shined at the Edison High School “Battle at the Beach” 7v7 event on a hot Saturday afte oon. The Braves went 3-1 in pool play and defeated Cathedral and Edison in the first two rounds of the Gold Division pool play before falling 7-6 to Mater Dei in the championship. “I w
Notebook: No plans to hold back Angels' JC Ramirez
ARLINGTON, Texas >> Barring a quick exit, JC Ramirez is going to throw his 100th i ing of the season today. The previous career high for Ramirez, who had spent his entire major league career as a reliever, was 78 2/3 i ings. The last time he cracked 100 i ings was 2011, when he was a starte
Angels' bats quiet again in loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas >> As the Angels play what they expect to be their final games without Mike Trout, they desperately need to get him back. The Angels lost, 5-2, to the Texas Rangers on Saturday night, continuing a stretch of games in which their offense has lacked punch. The Angels have scored
Cody Bellinger's patience pays off as Dodgers win in 10th
LOS ANGELES >> With chants of “Co-dy! Co-dy! Co-dy!” ringing through Dodger Stadium, Cody Bellinger lifted his bat and waited. For his moment. For his pitch. For his team’s win. The hard-swinging Bellinger was rewarded for his patience as he drew a bases-loaded walk to beat the Kansas City Roy
Hawks waive Jamal Crawford
The Atlanta Hawks have waived former Clipper Jamal Crawford after agreeing to a buyout of his contract. The Hawks acquired the three-time Sixth Man of the Year from the Clippers on Thursday in a three-team trade that included Denver. With the Hawks apparently entering a rebuilding era, Crawford will
Lakers notes: No imminent deals with free agents
LAS VEGAS >> NBA business has moved at a frenetic pace since the free-agent negotiating window opened, with executives and agents making and receiving a barrage of calls and text messages at any hour of the day. Despite all the activity of the first week, however, the Lakers have yet to make a