http://http://www.kentucky.com/529/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Kentucky.com en-us Copyright 2009 Kentucky.com Sports - Wire 60 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:13:12 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench interactive-ops@herald-leader.com http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858363.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858363.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:59 EDT
The 61-year-old director spent $2.21 million to raise his holding to 28.58 percent from 28.3. Friday's move strengthens his position as the club's biggest shareholder.

Already a director at the Gunners, Kroenke is approaching the 30-percent threshold that triggers a mandatory offer for the remaining shares.

The next largest shareholder is Uzbekistan-born billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who owns just over 25 percent of the club through investment vehicle Red and White Holdings but is not on the club board.

Kroenke also owns the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858319.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858319.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:19 EDT
The routine feels just as grueling as it sounds, receiver Brett Brackett said.

All for charity, though.

What started as a weightlifting event six years ago to raise money at Penn State for kidney cancer research has turned into a full-fledged philanthropic organization called "Uplifting Athletes" involving other football programs dedicated to fighting rare diseases.

"It's a grueling workout in general," said Brackett, head of Penn State's chapter. "The thing that makes it worthwhile is it's for charity, and the fans really seem to enjoy it."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858315.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858315.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:09 EDT
Two of the biggest names in women's golf are just off the lead; a record-setting 14-year-old amateur is just strokes behind; a qualifier from the LPGA's developmental tour is in the mix; and the first-round leader is feeling awfully comfortable on a tough course that yields few birdies and fewer under-par rounds.

And that's after Thursday's opening round at Saucon Valley Country Club.

Na Yeon Choi of South Korea birdied her first three holes, and four of her first five, racing to an opening round 3-under 68 for a one-stroke lead.

"I know it's a difficult course, but I was really excited to start my round and I thought it was going to be a very, very interesting week for me," the 21-year-old Choi said through an interpreter.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858297.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858297.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:34 EDT
When her family visited Nashville for her 20th birthday less than two months ago, they said she was very happy and planning to move in with McNair. She thought he was in the final stages of a divorce from his wife of 12 years.

Only there was no divorce. And Kazemi's happiness soon changed into something much darker.

Nashville police say in the days leading up to the murder-suicide, Kazemi saw another young woman leaving the condominium where she and McNair would soon be found dead. She was worried about money. She was arrested for DUI. She bought a gun and told a co-worker she was thinking about "ending it."

About two weeks before police say Kazemi killed McNair and herself, she poured out her troubles in a chance meeting with Vera Mosley Buckner, a customer at the Dave and Buster's restaurant where Kazemi worked. The young waitress asked Buckner, a stranger, if she could talk to her.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858226.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858226.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:39 EDT
Florida matched the team record for the biggest comeback victory and Arizona set a club record for the largest blown lead.

When Florida's eighth inning finally ended, the remnants of a Chase Field crowd of 21,558 stood and applaud derisively.

Florida trailed 7-0 after five innings but rallied with three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. Then the Marlins hit Arizona with the 10-spot in the eighth to make a winner of Kiko Calero (2-0).

The Marlins sent 14 batters to the plate in the eighth against three relievers - Juan Gutierrez, Scott Schoeneweis (1-1) and Blaine Boyer.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858225.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858225.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:34 EDT
The debate between outfits that run Olympic-style testing programs and leagues that enforce their own - NASCAR, baseball and the NFL among them - has been going on for a while, but it's taking on new relevance in the wake of Jeremy Mayfield's case against NASCAR.

NASCAR suspended the 40-year-old driver May 9, eight days after failing a random drug test. NASCAR has said Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine, but he has denied ever using the illegal drug.

Last week, a federal judge issued an injunction and overturned the drug suspension to let Mayfield to compete. NASCAR is appealing the judge's ruling, saying that allowing "a proven methamphetamine user" back on the track could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.

The Mayfield case "will be used as Exhibit 1 of what can go horribly wrong when you don't have an effective policy in place," said Travis Tygart, the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees America's Olympic athletes.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858213.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858213.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:19 EDT
The avalanche helped the Marlins overcome a 7-0 fifth inning deficit and propelled them to a 14-7 lead.

Florida sent 14 batters to the plate against three Diamondbacks relievers - Juan Gutierrez, Scott Schoeneweis and Blaine Boyer.

After pinch-hitter Ross Gload drove in a run with a fielder's choice grounder, pinch-hitter Brett Carroll hit a three-run homer of Schoeneweis to give Florida an 8-7 lead.

Dan Uggla, Cody Ross and Jeremy Hermida followed with RBI singles, and John Baker drove in a run with a double. A run scored on a passed ball, and the final run came in on Gload's second fielder's choice grounder.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858201.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858201.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:04 EDT
Lincecum (10-2) walked Evereth Cabrera to start the game and then Will Venable with two outs in the second. After that, he retired 13 straight and struck out the side in order in the sixth. Tony Gwynn broke up the bid when he singled to left leading off the seventh on Lincecum's 82nd pitch.

Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Kouzmanoff followed with singles and Lincecum's night was done after consecutive two-out walks to load the bases. He left to a standing ovation, but was clearly disappointed in how quickly things turned.

Sergio Romo replaced the reigning NL Cy Young winner and immediately walked pinch-hitter Edgar Gonzalez to force home a run.

Lincecum's scoreless innings streak ended at 29, third-longest in San Francisco history. Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry pitched 40 straight scoreless innings in 1967 and then went 39 in a row in 1970.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858198.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858198.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:59 EDT
Ichiro Suzuki, who had three hits to raise his major league-leading average to .361, opened the eighth with a single off C.J. Wilson (4-4). After two outs, Ken Griffey. Jr. walked and Gutierrez launched a 1-0 fastball into the bleachers in center field.

Felix Hernandez (9-3), heading to his first All-Star game, went eight innings, allowing one run and three hits, striking out seven and walking two.

David Aardsma worked the ninth for his 18th save in 20 opportunities.

Rangers rookie Tommy Hunter, making his seventh major league start, went six innings, allowing four hits, walking three and striking out four.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858197.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858197.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:44 EDT
Tempers flared throughout the match and boiled over in the 80th minute.

Panama's Ricardo Phillips dribbled out of bounds in front of the Mexico bench and when the linesman stopped play, Phillips shoved Aguirre.

Players converged in the area and several got into shoving matches. Referee Joel Aguilar ejected Aguirre and whipped out a red card to give to Phillips as fans littered the field with cups of beer and other objects.

Phillips was escorted off the field by a swarm of police - and pelted with beer as he ran into a tunnel - and after about 15 wild minutes, play resumed.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858182.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858182.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:19 EDT
Ian Stewart started the rally by drawing a one-out walk, and Mike Gonzalez (3-2) then hit Chris Iannetta with a pitch. Gonzalez retired Carlos Gonzalez on a pop up before Atkins, batting for reliever Juan Rincon (1-0), lashed a double down the left field line to snap the third tie of the game.

Huston Street allowed a run-scoring groundout by Diory Hernandez before getting Casey Kotchman on a comebacker for the final out, picking up his 22nd save in 23 opportunities.

Neither starter in a matchup between a rising star and established veteran figured in the decision.

Unbeaten rookie Tommy Hanson, whose 26-inning scoreless streak was snapped last Saturday, allowed four runs and six hits in five innings. His overall ERA rose from 2.25 to 2.85 after giving up the second-most runs in his career. Hanson allowed six runs in his major-league debut, a no-decision against Milwaukee on June 7.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858157.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858157.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:39 EDT
After the ball hit Badenhop he collapsed to the mound, where he remained for several seconds.

Badenhop was attended by the trainer and eventually walked off, favoring his left leg.

The Marlins said Badenhop suffered a left knee contusion.

Brian Sanches replaced Badenhop with the Marlins trailing 6-0 in the fifth inning.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858149.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858149.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:24 EDT
Lauren Jackson, who was limited to a season-low three points by San Antonio on Tuesday, added 11 for the Storm (8-4), who won their second straight and climbed into a tie with Minnesota for second place in the Western Conference.

Cash, who also had 18 on Tuesday, sparked a 10-0 first-quarter run with seven points. Seattle extended its home-court winning streak to 15 games, dating to June 2008. That includes a 5-0 mark this season.

Jackson, who entered as the WNBA's second-leading scorer at 20.5 points per game, opened the season with eight straight games of 20 or more points.

Scholonda Robinson and Rebekkah Brunson had 10 points apiece for the Monarchs (3-9), whose first two-game winning streak of the season was snapped.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858150.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858150.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:19 EDT
The Mavericks, Raptors, Grizzlies and Magic combined in a massive swap Thursday that included eight players, a draft pick and stacks of cash. The deal sent Shawn Marion to Dallas, Stackhouse to Memphis and helped seal the transaction that moved Hedo Turkoglu from Orlando to Toronto.

Among the other pieces: Forward Kris Humphries, center Nathan Jawai and cash went from Toronto to Dallas; guard Greg Buckner moves from Memphis to Dallas; and swingmen Antoine Wright and Devean George go from Dallas to Toronto.

Memphis also received a second-round pick and cash from Toronto and cash from Dallas. The Mavericks and Raptors both also sent cash to Orlando.

The Magic were going to lose Turkoglu anyway. After Orlando acquired Vince Carter, Turkoglu opted out of his contract and became a free agent. He'd already decided to go to Toronto, but turning his departure into a sign-and-trade glued together the rest of this complex puzzle.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858143.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858143.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:19 EDT
David Ortiz hit his 300th career homer for Boston, which fell to 3-4 on its 10-game homestand after splitting six games against Seattle and Oakland. The loss, coupled with the New York Yankees' 6-4 victory over Minnesota, has the teams tied with three games remaining before the All-Star break.

Luke Hochevar (5-3) won for the fifth time in seven starts, despite allowing nine hits and five runs in six innings. Joakim Soria recorded four outs for his 14th save.

Mark Teahen and Willie Bloomquist each had three hits, and Alberto Callaspo had a pair of RBI doubles to help Kansas City avoid its third consecutive loss. The Royals also beat Boston for the sixth time in its last 23 tries at Fenway Park.

Boston's bullpen combined to allow five runs in four innings after starter Brad Penny was staked to a 5-3 lead after five innings. He allowed three runs and six hits, and has only one win in his last six starts.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858128.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858128.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:39 EDT
Jamie Moyer (8-6) allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings, but Philadelphia's offense bailed him out again. The Phillies have averaged 8.1 runs in Moyer's wins.

Werth went deep in the sixth for his seventh homer in 12 games. The Phillies became the second team in major league history to have four players hit 20 homers before the All-Star break. Raul Ibanez leads the team with 22, Ryan Howard has 21 and Utley and Werth have 20. The Toronto Blue Jays did it in 2000.

Utley circled the bases in the third after hitting a high drive that took an odd carom off the center-field wall.

Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer and Edwin Encarnacion drove in three runs with a homer and triple for Cincinnati. Reds starter Micah Owings (6-9) gave up seven runs and eight hits in 4 1-3 innings.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858118.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858118.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:24 EDT
Aurelien Capoue assisted on both goals for Guadeloupe, which advanced to the quarterfinals for the second time in as many appearances. The Caribbean nation reached the semifinals of the regional, 12-team tournament in 2007.

Guadeloupe scored both goals after forward Loic Loval left in the 49th minute with a right leg injury he suffered in the first half.

In the 58th minute, Capoue sent a left-footed cross toward the Nicaragua goal and Auvray drove it home with his right foot for a 1-0 lead.

A minute later, Capoue fired a low pass from almost the same spot to Gotin, who beat goalkeeper Denis Espinosa and celebrated the goal with a cartwheel.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858115.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858115.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:59 EDT
Now the Red Bull Racing driver wants one of those starts to help get him to Victory Lane.

Vickers ran a lap of 184.162 mph on Thursday for his fifth pole this year and 10th in 191 career Cup races. Throw out races where qualifying laps were rained out, and Vickers has won the last three Sprint Cup poles.

"It was an amazing lap," Vickers said. "I didn't expect it to be that quick. I knew we had a really good car, and it was just up to me to mess up or finish the job."

The same could be said with his race day finishes.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858110.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858110.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:19 EDT
Candace Parker, playing in her second game since returning after the birth of her daughter in May, had eight points and six rebounds in 23 minutes for the Sparks (4-6).

Janel McCarville scored 18 points, Essence Carson had 12 and Shameka Christon 10 for New York (3-7), which lost for the fourth time in five games.

Vanessa Hayden's layup with 1:56 left in the third quarter started the Sparks' 8-2 run that gave them a 53-47 lead heading in the final period.

Consecutive baskets by Marie Ferdinand-Harris, Parker and Noelle Quinn in a 55-second span stretched Los Angeles' lead to 64-51 with 6 minutes to go.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858104.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/858104.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:39 EDT
And it was a victory that defied geography.

The Pittsburgh Pirates reliever was enjoying a day off in Philadelphia on Thursday when his former Washington Nationals teammates were finishing off a suspended game in Houston by winning 11-10 in the 11th inning and he was the winning pitcher.

"It's pretty funny," Hanrahan told The Associated Press by phone from Philadelphia, where the Pirates face the Phillies on Friday. "It feels pretty good in the situation that we're in. Houston is a team in our division and we gained ground."

How did he learn he finally has a win this season: "I got a bunch of text messages."]]>