Athletics Harden AL West Lead With 6-5 Win Over Mariners
Oakland bounced back from a Barry Zito homer to top Seattle 6-5 as Bobby Crosby drove in the winning run with a ninth inning sacrifice fly. Ichiro Suzuki stayed within five hits of George Sisler as Seattle neared the end of its season. Boston locked in a playoff berth, while Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon fueled a rally for the Red Sox. Orioles and Royals played notable games, with Bartolo Colon winning for the Mets?
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After loss Roy Jones Jr. faces crossroads in boxing career
Roy Jones Jr 35 suffered a knockout by Glen Johnson in the ninth round capping a rapid decline after a May 15 end to his peak. The defeat followed a doubtfully recovered Tarver contest and raises doubts that a third fight will ever materialize.
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Dodgers edge Rockies as Beltre hits grand slam
Los Angeles moved three games ahead in the NL West after Adrian Beltre delivered a grand slam and Milton Bradley singled home the winning run in the ninth, while Colorado’s Vinny Castilla and Brad Hawpe homered. Todd Helton drove in three for the Rockies.
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Big 12 coaches upbeat after bye week before conference play
Eight Big 12 coaches described a productive open week with rest and 0-0 conference records. Gary Pinkel and Bill Callahan highlighted progress, while Bill Snyder and Guy Morriss noted addressed issues and extra rest helped readied teams. Stoops and Barnett called the week positive and instructive.
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