Kansas City Star: Sports - Wire http://www.kansascity.com/456/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star Sports - Wire 60 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:10:26 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717740.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717740.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:59 CDT Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after testing positive for a banned substance, according to a person familiar with the test results. Roger Federer drops 1st match since Wimbledon loss http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717711.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717711.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:53 CDT Top-ranked Roger Federer was knocked out of the Rogers Cup with a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to France's Gilles Simon in a second-round match Wednesday night. Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717744.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717744.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:03 CDT CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night. James likely to miss exhibition against Canada http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717590.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717590.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:03 CDT U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday. Lions, tackle Cherilus agree to 5-year contract http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717738.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717738.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:59 CDT Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College. Red Sox complete sweep of Mariners with 6-3 win http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716672.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716672.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:59 CDT Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years. Schleck leads Tour as it heads into toughest stage http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/715039.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/715039.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:26 CDT Heading into the toughest stage of the Tour de France, Frank Schleck had a slim lead and Cadel Evans was in perfect position for the final weekend. Ducks coach Randy Carlyle signs 2-year extension http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717242.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717242.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:39 CDT Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not announced. Why dope? Riders don't fear tests, rewards beckon http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717238.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717238.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:44 CDT Cycling's image is in tatters, and authorities inside and outside the sport are being tougher than ever on doping. Yet it hasn't stopped the drug cheaters at the Tour de France. A-Rod signs with William Morris agency http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716134.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716134.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:51 CDT Maybe Alex Rodriguez wants an Oscar or an Emmy to go with his three MVP awards. Yankees' Posada puts off surgery, opts for rehab http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717138.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717138.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:54 CDT Yankees catcher Jorge Posada wants to put off surgery on his right shoulder even if it means sacrificing the start of next season. If he does play the rest of this year, it won't be behind the plate. Childress leaves Hawks to sign with Greek club http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717069.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717069.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:38 CDT Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Quentin's 3-run shot sends White Sox past Texas http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716350.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716350.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:53 CDT Carlos Quentin hit two home runs, including the go-ahead, three-run shot during a five-run eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 10-8 on Wednesday. Chakvetadze cruises, Hantuchova falls at East West Bank Classic http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/714792.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/714792.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:36 CDT Australian Samantha Stosur upset 12th- seeded Shahar Peer 6-1, 6-1 and Hungarian Melinda Czink defeated Virginie Razzano, the 13th seed from France, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the East West Bank Classic on Monday. Hester missing in action on 1st day of Bears camp http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717449.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717449.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:24 CDT Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout. Saints, Marques Colston agree to 3-year extension http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717584.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717584.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:48 CDT Wide receiver Marques Colston got his reward for playing far beyond the expectations for a seventh-round pick. Reyes homers to pull Mets into tie with Phillies http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717714.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717714.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:19 CDT Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night. Petit shuts down Cubs in 9-2 Diamondbacks' rout http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716654.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716654.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:21 CDT Yusmeiro Petit became the latest starter to shut down sputtering Chicago, and the Diamondbacks made it two in a row over the Cubs with a 9-2 romp on Tuesday night. Jimenez tosses 4-hitter, Rockies rout Dodgers 10-1 http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/714768.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/714768.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:11 CDT Ubaldo Jimenez threw a four-hitter in his first career complete game and Ian Stewart homered and drove in four runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Galarraga perfect into 7th as Tigers sweep Royals http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716675.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/716675.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:23 CDT Armando Galarraga carried a perfect game into the seventh inning, Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.