HeraldNet.com SPORTS http://www.heraldnet.com The latest news and information for Snohomish and Island counties in Washington State. en-us Copyright 2008, The Daily Herald Co., Everett, Wash. ehelm@heraldnet.com (Elaine Helm) ckelly@heraldnet.com (Carlotta Kelly) Mon, 12 May 2008 15:16:00 PST Newspapers http://www.heraldnet.com/rss 30 http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif HeraldNet http://www.heraldnet.com Bryant, Garnett head NBA's All-Defensive Team Mon, 12 May 2008 14:56:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/927306562/-1/rss04 NEW YORK — League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/927306562/-1/rss04 Four suspects in Sean Taylor murder won’t face death penalty Mon, 12 May 2008 12:25:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/427626785/-1/rss04 MIAMI — Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/427626785/-1/rss04 Hockey: U.S. wins final qualifying game Mon, 12 May 2008 12:21:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/461092045/-1/rss04 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — New York Rangers forward Brandon Dubinsky scored three goals and the Americans scored three times in each period to wrap up... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/461092045/-1/rss04 Vaughn ponders career racing sprint cars Sun, 11 May 2008 22:29:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/44602354/-1/rss04 Robby Vaughn has seen the top of the mountain. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/44602354/-1/rss04 GOLF: Sorenstam returns to form with seven-shot win Sun, 11 May 2008 22:19:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/887030837/-1/rss04 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Annika Sorenstam is on her way back, and a performance that harkened memories of her game before an injury-filled 2007 season... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/887030837/-1/rss04 Talbot gets game-winner as Pittsburgh tops Flyers Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/538548603/-1/rss04 PITTSBURGH -- Losing on an Evgeni Malkin goal, or Sidney Crosby goal, the Philadelphia Flyers might understand. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/538548603/-1/rss04 COLLEGE BASKETBALL: USC's Mayo allegedly given money, gifts from promoter Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/774483228/-1/rss04 LOS ANGELES -- A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/774483228/-1/rss04 NL ROUNDUP: Beltran, Church lead Mets over Reds Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/15001915/-1/rss04 NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltran and Ryan Church hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning to support Oliver Perez and lead the New York Mets to an 8-3... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/15001915/-1/rss04 NL NOTES: Brewers remove Gagne from Closer's role Sun, 11 May 2008 22:19:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/736277413/-1/rss04 BREWERS: Milwaukee yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest performance embarrassing and said he... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/736277413/-1/rss04 NBA: Resources helped lure D'Antoni to Knicks Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/567526282/-1/rss04 NEW YORK -- So the recruitment of one of the NBA's brightest coaching minds was done with a tantalizing lure. Donnie Walsh couldn't sell the present... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/567526282/-1/rss04 NBA: Bryant's game change in overtime Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/76847544/-1/rss04 SALT LAKE CITY -- First, the back spasms. Then, the blame spasms. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/76847544/-1/rss04 NBA PLAYOFFS: Magic's Nelson promises Game 5 win over Detroit Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/358775251/-1/rss04 ORLANDO, Fla. -- His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/358775251/-1/rss04 NBA PLAYOFFS: Jazz get even with Lakers Sun, 11 May 2008 22:29:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/789848688/-1/rss04 SALT LAKE CITY -- Kobe Bryant frowned and pulled out his newest acquisition, an electro-stimulation device that traveled along his aching back. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/789848688/-1/rss04 HORCE RACING: Industry must face drug issues Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/581463316/-1/rss04 If people concerned about the safety of thoroughbreds had their way, the Preakness might be a race for 4-year-olds instead of 3-year-olds. It would... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/581463316/-1/rss04 GOLF: Garcia wins The Players Championship Sun, 11 May 2008 22:19:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/301926927/-1/rss04 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Sunday at Sawgrass felt tougher on Sergio Garcia than what he faced last summer at the British Open, a playoff loss that... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/301926927/-1/rss04 MARINERS: Finally, it's M's turn to win Sun, 11 May 2008 22:29:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/879735364/-1/rss04 SEATTLE -- The game can seem so easy sometimes. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/879735364/-1/rss04 NBA PLAYOFFS: Duncan scores 22 as Spurs even series Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/600394232/-1/rss04 SAN ANTONIO -- Warming up before Game 4, Tim Duncan decided to have a little fun. He threw the ball behind his back and between his legs, then went... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/600394232/-1/rss04 NFl: Different game for McFadden Sun, 11 May 2008 22:19:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/833626816/-1/rss04 ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Darren McFadden burst through the middle during a drill and slowed up as he reached the secondary only to be scolded by offensive... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/833626816/-1/rss04 HOCKEY: Brawl follows U.S. defeat at World Championships Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/700491348/-1/rss04 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Mikko Koivu scored with less than four minutes remaining to give Finland a 3-2 come-from-behind win Sunday over the United... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/700491348/-1/rss04 BASEBALL: There's no batting our of order in baseball Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/904536903/-1/rss04 NEW YORK -- The Cincinnati Reds batted out of order in the ninth inning of Sunday's 8-3 loss to the New York Mets, resulting in a 10-minute delay as... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/904536903/-1/rss04 BASEBALL: Rain keeps Jeter from hitting cleanup Sun, 11 May 2008 22:52:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/321203401/-1/rss04 DETROIT -- Derek Jeter was all suited up for the New York Yankees and ready to bat cleanup for just the second time in his career. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/321203401/-1/rss04 BASEBALL: Braves-Pirates rained out Sun, 11 May 2008 22:52:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/419604198/-1/rss04 PITTSBURGH -- Jack Wilson is still working his way back from a strained left calf, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to stop projecting when... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/419604198/-1/rss04 BASEBALL: Blue Jays-Indians play traditional doubleheader today Sun, 11 May 2008 22:52:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/824050340/-1/rss04 CLEVELAND -- Postponed by rain on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians are now scheduled to play the first traditional doubleheader at... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/824050340/-1/rss04 AL ROUNDUP: Rays sweeps Angels Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/829556604/-1/rss04 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carl Crawford hit a three-run homer and Cliff Floyd added a pair of run-scoring singles, helping the Tampa Bay Rays stop... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/829556604/-1/rss04 AL NOTES: A's activate Harden Sun, 11 May 2008 22:19:00 PST Sports http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/482584695/-1/rss04 A'S: Oakland Athletics reinstated right-hander Rich Harden from the 15-day disabled list to make Sunday's start against the Texas Rangers, his... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080512/SPORTS/482584695/-1/rss04