TURNBERRY, Scotland, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Candie Kung fired a 7-under-par 65 on her 21st birthday Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Karrie Webb after the first round of the Women's British Open at
SEATTLE, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Looking to bolster their bench, the Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Jose Offerman from the Boston Red Sox Thursday for cash considerations.
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- One day after Roger Clemens came off the disabled list, closer Mariano Rivera also made a successful return Thursday, needing just seven pitches to preserve the
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Defenseman Aaron Ward, an instrumental part of the Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes, was re-signed Thursday to a four-year contract.
NEWPORT, Wales, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Richard Green and James Kingston shared the lead Thursday after the opening round of the Wales Open while European Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance jumped into co
BALTIMORE, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Baltimore Orioles continued their home success against the Minnesota Twins Thursday and rookie Travis Driskill picked up his first win at Camden Yards.
PHOENIX, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves Thursday placed All-Star relief pitcher Mike Remlinger on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin.
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees Thursday activated All-Star closer Mariano Rivera before their afternoon's game against the Kansas City Royals.
GREELEY, Colo., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Denver Broncos Thursday signed veteran center Mark Fischer, who played his first four NFL seasons with the Washington Redskins.
WESTMINSTER, Md., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- When the former world champion Baltimore Ravens begin their preseason schedule Friday night, they will be without star running back Jamal Lewis.
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Hall of Famer Enos "Country" Slaughter remained in critical condition Thursday after undergoing colon and stomach surgery over the last two weeks.
PHOENIX, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Some members of the Atlanta Braves were reported seething over what they saw as biased umpiring against the team, the Atlanta Journal Constitution said Thursday
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Veteran righthander Roger Clemens, activated from the disabled list before the game, struck out eight batters over seven strong innings Wednesday night as the N
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Barry Bonds hit a pair of ropes but failed to produce his 600th career home run. Dribblers by Tom Goodwin and Benito Santiago produced a win Wednesday for the S
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Andy Ashby recorded his first win since June and Shawn Green drove in three runs with his 31st homer and a single as the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday downed th
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Ryan Klesko homered and drove in three runs and rookie Jake Peavy tossed 6 2/3 effective innings Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres snapped a three-game lo
