National Sports
Giants kick off Super Bowl defense with win
September 5, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants won the Super Bowl with defense and they kicked off defense of that title with more of the same. » Full Story
Daunte Culpepper retires from NFL
September 5, 2008
MIAMI (AP) — Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback.
‘‘Farewell NFL,’’ he wrote. » Full Story
‘‘Farewell NFL,’’ he wrote. » Full Story
Djokovic, angered by Roddick, beats him at Open
September 5, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic heard what Andy Roddick said about him and didn’t like it one bit. » Full Story
Atlanta rookie throws 6 shutout innings vs. Nats
September 5, 2008
ATLANTA (AP) — James Parr pitched well in his last three starts with Triple-A Richmond and carried it over to his major league debut Thursday night. » Full Story
Hunter, Santana lead Angels over Tigers 7-1
September 5, 2008
DETROIT (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels showed the Detroit Tigers what playoff teams look like. » Full Story
Litsch four-hits Twins in Blue Jays 9-0 win
September 5, 2008
TORONTO (AP) — The Minnesota Twins would have been a lot happier if this marathon road trip had ended one city sooner. » Full Story
LaRoche ends slump in Pirates 6-5 win over Reds
September 4, 2008
CINCINNATI (AP) — Adam LaRoche snapped an 0-for-16 slump with a pair of RBI singles to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. » Full Story
Texans pass rushers will test sack-prone Steelers
September 4, 2008
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ During his first four seasons, Ben Roethlisberger looked to his left at the line of scrimmage and was comforted by the sight of All-Pro guard Alan Faneca. » Full Story