Rockies ride Jimenez to 17th win over Giants
Ubaldo Jimenez matched a strong line with a baserunning score as Colorado defeated San Francisco 6-1. Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and Troy Tulowitzki added a homer in support of seven mostly crisp innings from Jimenez, who improved to 17-2 and led the majors in wins.
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Chiefs hope for big leap from Tyson Jackson
Chiefs coach Todd Haley lauds Tyson Jackson as he enters year two with a 3 4 defense. The 6 4 300 pound LSU pick faces tougher NFL bodies, with Romeo Crennel and Anthony Pleasant tutoring him. Haley notes improving technique and effort as he adapts to the pro game.
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Shaq Joins Celtics to Form Very Big Four
Shaquille O'Neal signs a two year contract worth about 3 million dollars with Boston to join Paul Pierce Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. The veteran center joins the Eastern Conference champions aiming to extend his title run and end his career with a legendary franchise on Boston's parquet.
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Anderson Earns First Win Since May For A's
Oakland pitcher Brett Anderson improved to 8-2 with seven innings of two run ball as the A’s beat Kansas City 4-3 to take the series. Kevin Kouzmanoff delivered a go ahead two run double in the sixth aided by two Royals errors. Kurt Suzuki drove in a run, Daric Barton and Pennington also contributed in a rally that erased a 2-0 deficit. Yaniesky Betancourt homered for KC and Michael Wuertz secured his fourth save.
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