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5/13/08

Signups ongoing for Florida T-ball

TOWN OF FLORIDA — Boys and girls ages 4-8 interested in playing T-ball in the Town of Florida must sign up by...

Desormeaux heads home for Preakness

The Associated Press BALTIMORE — Having earned a milestone victory at the Kentucky Derby aboard Big Brown, Kent...

Wilson axed after playoff flop

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after the team's latest disappointing...

Wings roar to 3-0 series lead

The Associated Press DALLAS — Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro...

Knicks to introduce D'Antoni

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike D'Antoni has wrapped up his negotiations with New York and will be introduced as the Knicks'...

Cavs down Celtics

The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Back to even, and back to Boston — with authority.

Lady Rams run over Albany, 99-79

Staff report ALBANY — Evelyn Marrero earned a pair of individual victories, and was a member of the winning 4x800...

Mohawks name Downing coach

The Amsterdam Mohawks have named Kevin Downing as head coach for the 2008 season, general manager Brian Spagnola...

Gossage humbled by Hall

The Associated Press COOPERSTOWN — Rich Gossage isn't so tough anymore. The grit the "Goose" personified on the...

Rays sting Yanks

The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Garza pitched seven scoreless innings and the surging Tampa Bay...

Frustrated Biffle could step into Stewart's spot

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Greg Biffle certainly didn't sound like a guy committed to...

Tavarez cut by Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Red Sox designated reliever Julian Tavarez for assignment Monday, clearing room for...

Cabrera turns rare triple play as Tribe splits

The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history,...

Braves halt seven-game road skid

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Tim Hudson limited Pittsburgh to two hits and an unearned run over seven innings...

A-Rod to miss another week

The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez's strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing...

Nats rough up Mets

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Odalis Perez used his hitting to help him earn his first win of the season.

Garcia proves a point

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Sergio Garcia could have mentioned 1.71 million reasons...

No gas and go at Green Grand Prix

By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer WATKINS GLEN — When the green flag waved to start the Green Grand Prix of Watkins...

Simmons to drive second car for A.J. Foyt Racing at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS — Veteran Jeff Simmons was hired Monday to drive the second A.J. Foyt Racing entry in the Indianapolis...

5/12/08

Jazz win in OT

The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a...

Penguins take 2-0 series lead

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its...

Waterford-Halfmoon wins Bower title

Staff report FORT PLAIN — Kevin Terry scattered eight hits Sunday to lead Waterford/Half-moon to a 6-1 victory over...

Bad boy Busch

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Busch is NASCAR's most hated driver. And he loves...

Big Brown may face solid Preakness field

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Racing Writer Big Brown was so overpowering in winning the Kentucky Derby, none of the 19...

Garcia's drought snapped

The Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best...

Little Giants alter age limits for '08

The Amsterdam Little Giants Football League has completed its offseason meetings, and made significant progress toward...

Wilkinson downs Elks in Minors, 9-6

Connor Pingitore hit a pair of doubles Saturday night to help Wilkinson edge Elks, 9-6, in an Amsterdam Little League...

Perez, homers help Mets top Reds, 8-3

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Oliver Perez plays baseball like a kid in a school yard — hitting, pitching,...

Sorenstam cruises at Kingsmill

The Associated Press WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Annika Sorenstam is on her way back, and a performance that harkened...

Gagne is pulled from closer's role

MILWAUKEE — The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest...

Sexson suspension reduced to five

SEATTLE -- Richie Sexson's suspension for charging the mound in Seattle's 5-0 loss to Texas on Thursday was reduced from...

Wells out 6-8 weeks with broken wrist

CLEVELAND -- Vernon Wells will go from leading the Toronto Blue Jays in home runs and RBIs to leading the team in...

Marlins capture seventh straight, 5-4

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dan Uggla has no explanation for his sudden power surge.

Crawford, Floyd rally Rays past Angels

The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Carl Crawford hit a three-run homer and Cliff Floyd added a pair of...

Jeter's cleanup a washout

The Associated Press DETROIT — Derek Jeter was all suited up for the New York Yankees and ready to bat cleanup for...

Cowboys soap opera back for second year

The Associated Press IRVING, Texas — T.O. and maybe Pacman, Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson and, of course, smiling...

Bengal fans turn backs on Johnson

The Associated Press CINCINNATI — A year ago, it was unthinkable. Fans were invited recently to exchange their Chad...

Manningham, Woodson hurt

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre' Woodson were sidelined by injuries...

A mom's true strength

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — The front of Melanie Roach's refrigerator looks like...

5/11/08

Pistons edge Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There is a reason the Detroit Pistons have been to five consecutive Eastern Conference finals....

Red Wings go up 2-0

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings kept rolling without their hottest player.

James, Cavs back in series

CLEVELAND (AP) — The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland...

Don't expect Southern 500 back at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The romantic in Jim Hunter would love to see the Southern 500 back at his beloved...

Busch victorious at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR's least popular driver...

Knicks name D'Antoni

By ALAN HAHN Newsday NEW YORK — To most around the NBA, this move made no sense for Mike D'Antoni. But what was...

Golf is great, but don't stop jogging

Attention, all golfers: Feeling fat on the fairways? Out of breath after you hit the ball?

F-F, B-P shine at Invitational

BY TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff JOHNSTOWN- Mohawk Valley schools placed as high as third place in team...

Amsterdam lacrosse wins first game

Staff report Cody Mosteller scored three goals to lead the Amsterdam lacrosse team to a 5-3 victory over the Hoosac...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Natasha Kai had already scored two goals, and when another ball went off her foot into the back...

Roddick, Stepanek withdraw from semis

ROME (AP) — The biggest losers at the Rome Masters on Saturday were the fans.

Owings a big hit for D'backs

PHOENIX (AP) _ Arizona manager Bob Melvin seeks out pitcher Micah Owings on the days he isn't starting.

Bored and restless, Mazzone wants back into baseball

BALTIMORE (AP) — He's got plenty of free time and still is being paid handsomely by the Baltimore Orioles, so...

Jeter's first homer helps Yanks

DETROIT (AP) — Darrell Rasner is giving the New York Yankees a reliable starter at the back of the rotation,...

Przybylowicz leads Advantage Rentals

Staff report Ashley Przybylowicz tossed four shutout innings and helped her own cause with a home run to lead Advantage...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Big Brown slowed ever so slightly as he made his way to the track at Churchill Downs on...

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam knows there was speculation that her best days as a golfer were behind...

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Paul Goydos doesn't have a Q-rating, an endorsement deal or a top-30 finish in the...

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coming out of college, Owen Tolson faces two very different career choices.

Wilkinson makes a fashion statement

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Laura Wilkinson made a fashion statement in her pink bikini.

High turnout for Fishing Derby

Despite higher than normal water levels, and weather conditions that could best be described as bleak, rainy, gray,...

5/10/08

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Archie Manning admits it. He's getting greedy. The patriarch of America's reigning first family...

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SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball...

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NEW YORK (AP) — If the Mets have a plan for when Pedro Martinez might be back, they're not saying.

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DETROIT (AP) — Kenny Rogers pitched into the seventh inning and Ivan Rodriguez had three hits and drove in a pair...

Amsterdam's Miller fans 14 in win

BY TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff Amsterdam's Megan Miller struck out 14 and walked none in a 10-0 shutout over...

Racing will survive

The sport of thoroughbred racing is quite different than most mainstream sports.

Amsterdam routs Catholic Central

Staff report TROY — Brandon Eutermarks was 3-for-3 with four RBI, all on singles, to lead Amsterdam to a 10-3...

Malkin leads Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two dazzling goals 5 minutes apart to give Pittsburgh a two-goal lead, after...

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two dazzling goals 5 minutes apart to give Pittsburgh a two-goal lead, after...

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart must've needed a new surface to finally break through at Darlington...

Red Wings Franzen and Holmstrom pestering Stars

DETROIT (AP) — Johan Franzen and Tomas Holmstrom stand in front of the net, distracting goaltenders and tipping...

Avs, coach go separate ways

DENVER (AP) — Joel Quenneville is out as coach of the Avalanche after three seasons, a week after Colorado was...

Fast and messy Indy qualifying in forecast

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In the past, there was usually little strategy involved in trying to win the pole for the...

Celtics have wrapped up LeBron

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James swished a few uncontested 20-foot jump shots. He made layups, finger rolls,...

Hard tires create high speeds at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson certainly knows his way around Darlington Raceway, where he's scored eight...

Duke making one more title run

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matt Danowski shouldn't be preparing for another run at the national championship. His...

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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Samuel Peter will defend his WBC heavyweight title in the fall against unretired former...

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Lorena Ochoa started with a birdie, pulling her even with Annika Sorenstam, the playing...

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Perry went to the PGA Tour's weekly Bible study in the home of Fred Funk, and...

Federer loses to Stepanek

ROME (AP) — What was once almost unthinkable in tennis now happens more and more often: Roger Federer loses.

5/9/08

F-F stops three-game slide

Staff report FONDA – Sophomore Kyle Hanson tossed four innings of scoreless relief to help Fonda-Fultonville to a...

Baker helps Lady Braves down Saints

Staff report FONDA— Kaitlyn Baker scattered 12 hits in her season pitching debut to lead Fonda-Fultonville to a...

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DETROIT (AP) — In a matchup of hard-throwing right-handers, Boston's Josh Beckett got the best of Detroit's...

Rams pound Patriots

BY TONY PASTORE Recorder News Staff Amsterdam High improved to 8-6 overall after a 10-4 non-league victory over the...

Bryant picks up another award

NEW YORK (AP) — Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous...

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch just might have a little "Intimidator" in him.

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BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in...

Yao Ming optimistic

NEW YORK (AP) — The Olympics are still three months away, and already Yao Ming is trying to work the officials.

Red Wings roll past Stars

DETROIT (AP) — Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings,...

Orioles snap losing skid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daniel Cabrera threw a three-hitter to remain perfect against Kansas City, Nick Markakis...

Maturing Patrick putting aside anger

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A deep-seated intensity that often turned to anger has fueled Danica Patrick's racing...

Guillen talking himself out of a job

It may be too late for the White Sox to get a refund for the sensitivity training they were ordered to put manager Ozzie...

Webb improves to 8-0

PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th...

Yankees play home run derby

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish.

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The booming drives were there, but more often than not, Michelle Wie didn't know where...

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC...

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Owen Tolson of Army, who ranked seventh in the nation in punting, was one of two free...

Wambach closing in on 100 goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Abby Wambach strode into the lobby of the team hotel with bright eyes, big smile, firm handshake...

5/8/08

Watson: Clemens won't be considered for 2008 U.S. Olympic team roster

NEW YORK — Roger Clemens isn't welcome on the U.S. Olympic baseball team. U.S. general manager Bob Watson said...

Injured Yankees head to Tampa to continue rehab assignments

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Phil Hughes are expected to travel to the New York Yankees'...

Crosby still not at 100 percent

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby always has been No. 1. The No. 1 most-watched youth player in...

Magic down Pistons

The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis...

Tigers rally to edge Red Sox, 10-9

The Associated Press DETROIT — Placido Polanco hit a broken-bat, tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth off...

Reds hammer Lieber, pound Cubs

The Associated Press CINCINNATI — Jon Lieber became only the second pitcher in Chicago Cubs history to give up four...

Indians blank Yanks

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Cliff Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to beat Chien-Ming Wang in a...

Jackson is Knicks' frontrunner

Newsday Consider Mike D'Antoni the first D'omino. But Mark Jackson is still expected to be the piece that falls into...

Hannaford edges St. Michael's, 8-7

Tyler Graham had a pair of singles to lead Hannaford past St. Michael's, 8-7, in an Amsterdam Little League Minors...

Sawgrass has something for everyone

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — A corridor beneath the grandiose clubhouse is lined with...

Streak snapped

By TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff FORT PLAIN — It's rare that a win from an 11-4 divisional champion could be...

Cadets blank Rams

Staff report La Salle remained unbeaten in the Big 10 Conference on Wednesday with an 8-0 victory over Amsterdam.

Tatlock, Donohue win at Men's Day

Ryan Tatlock shot a 34 to take low gross honors in Men's Day action at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course on...

NYRA mulls switch to synthetic surfaces

The Associated Press SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association is considering replacing dirt with...

Mets' offense erupts in romp of Dodgers

The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — It had been almost a year since a New York Mets starter pitched more than eight...

Russo, Sabol take Rolling Hills honors

FORT JOHNSON — Dan Russo fired a 72 to take low gross honors in Men's Night play at Rolling Hills Country Club on...

Filly death sparks no fan outcry

The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Frank Daniels stood outside the paddock at Churchill Downs on Wednesday,...

Andretti close to buying Toronto GP

Andretti Green Promotions and the Grand Prix Association of Toronto Corporation agreed to extend the closing date on the...

Canada allowing cars to run leaded

The Canadian government has ignored warnings from health officials and extended a regulatory exemption that will allow...

Martin's thriving at DEI

The Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted consecutive top-five finishes once last season. Mark...

Pain at the pump

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD, N.C. — As gas prices soar across the country, the thought of paying...

St. James starts grant program for women drivers

Nineteen women have signed up for Lyn St. James' Project Podium, a new grant program that provides matching funds to...

Lazzaro's winning legacy at Fonda lives on

By TOBY LaGRANGE For The Recorder The dates April 29 and May 1, 2000 are dates that hardcore Fonda Speedway race fans...