Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez placed on 15-day disabled list after dislocating left shoulderMILWAUKEE — The injury-riddled Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a dislocated left shoulder and said first baseman Derrek Lee will have tests done on Monday on his neck. Mets catcher Ramon Castro leaves game against Pittsburgh with tight quadNEW YORK — Mets catcher Ramon Castro left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of a tight right quadriceps. Red Wings’ Kopecky might need surgery after Game 4 fight with Ducks’ BeaucheminDETROIT — Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says forward Tomas Kopecky (TAHM’-uhz koh-PEHT’-skee) might need surgery after fighting in the Western Conference semifinals. Penguins beat Capitals to even series, but possibly lose Gonchar on hit by OvechkinPITTSBURGH — For two games, Alex Ovechkin hurt the Pittsburgh Penguins with his goals. Now, he’s hurting them with his hits. While the Washington star couldn’t prevent the Penguins from tying up the playoff series, he still managed to deal them a possible loss. Braun hits 2-run homer in eighth to lift Brewers to 3-2 win over injury-plagued CubsMILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in the eighth and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, who may be without third baseman Aramis Ramirez for an extended period after he dislocated his left shoulder Friday night. Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez injures left shoulder against Milwaukee, likely headed for DLMILWAUKEE — Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez felt his left shoulder pop out as soon as he landed. It took several minutes for his dislocated arm to be popped back into place. Penguins’ Gonchar apparently injures right knee in Ovechkin collisionPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh defenseman Sergei Gonchar has an undisclosed injury that occurred when he was leveled Friday night by a knee-to-knee hit by Capitals star Alex Ovechkin that several Penguins players called a dirty play. Brazilian star Daniela out indefinitely with knee injury; Wambach suspended for tackleST. LOUIS — Brazilian star Daniela will miss most if not all of the rest of the Women’s Professional Soccer season with a knee injury. Braun hits two-run homer in eighth to lift Brewers to 3-2 win over injury-plagued CubsMILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in the eighth and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, who may be without third baseman Aramis Ramirez for an extended period after he dislocated his left shoulder Friday night. Carlos Delgado drives in five as New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning and finished with five RBIs, helping the surging New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Yankees RHP Kennedy to have surgery for aneurysm under his armpit; New York makes roster movesBALTIMORE — New York Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy will have surgery next week for an aneurysm under his right biceps, the latest setback for a team slowed by injuries. Saints draft pick Arnoux tears Achilles’ tendonMETAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Stanley Arnoux ruptured his left Achilles’ tendon Friday in the first of five rookie minicamp practices. Will he or won’t he? Favre questions continue, amid reports Vikes are looking at his X-raysMINNEAPOLIS — Is Brett Favre healthy and hungry enough to end his retirement again? And how badly do the Minnesota Vikings want him? Rookie Doornbos, veteran Sharp crash during Indy 500 practice day before qualifications startINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott Sharp has crashed during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, although he appears to have escaped injury. Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has bone spur removed from right ankleWASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards say forward Antawn Jamison had surgery to remove a bone spur from his right ankle. Cards’ Rick Ankiel goes on DL 3 days after headfirst crash into wallST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, three days after the St. Louis Cardinals center fielder crashed headfirst into the wall making a running catch. Builder of Cowboys’ collapsed training facility had 3 other buildings fall in heavy weatherDALLAS — Court records show the company that built the Dallas Cowboys’ collapsed training facility also manufactured at least three other buildings that have fallen in heavy weather since 2002. Seahawks getting jump start on ’succession plan’ for star LT Walter JonesRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks’ future without Walter Jones is now. Astros hitting coach Sean Berry to have surgery to remove suspected cancerous tumorHOUSTON — Astros hitting coach Sean Berry has what doctors believe is a cancerous tumor on his kidney and plans to have it removed in the next few days. Bengals get RB Brian Leonard from Rams for DT Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Franzen, Hossa each score twice as Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 to tie series 2-2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa gave the Detroit Red Wings all they offense they needed on a new line with center Valterri Flippula. Al Horford, Marvin Williams don’t play for Hawks in Game 2 against CavaliersCLEVELAND — Already down one game in the Eastern Conference semifinals against Cleveland, the Atlanta Hawks went into Game 2 hurting. Hungarian boxer Nagy dies at 23 after suffering brain injury while training in AustraliaBUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian light-heavyweight boxer Andras Nagy has died after suffering a brain injury while training in Melbourne, Australia. He was 23. Marlins RHP Anibal Sanchez leaves game after 4 2-3 innings with undisclosed injuryMIAMI — Right-hander Anibal Sanchez has left the Florida Marlins’ game against Atlanta in the fifth inning because of discomfort in his surgically repaired shoulder. Marlins RHP Anibal Sanchez leaves game after 4 2-3 innings with shoulder injuryMIAMI — After throwing one final painful pitch, Florida Marlins right-hander Anibal Sanchez stood behind the mound, barking words in anger, and clutched his surgically repaired shoulder as he talked with a trainer. Ducks injured defenseman to be monitored for 36 hours before being releasedANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski will remain in an Orange County hospital for a second night after getting hit in the chest by a puck but is expected to be released Thursday morning. Fertility drug HCG _ linked to Manny Ramirez _ popular among steroid users but has other usesThe banned substance linked to Manny Ramirez is commonly taken by steroid users but also can be prescribed for other conditions. Knee injury sidelines Patriots third-round pick Tyrone McKenzie for 2009 seasonBOSTON — New England Patriots third-round draft pick Tyrone McKenzie will miss the 2009 season with a torn ligament in his right knee. Franzen, Hossa each score twice; Red Wings beat Ducks to tie seriesANAHEIM, Calif. — Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa each scored twice to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 2. Houston Astros 3B Boone visits team for first time since March open heart surgeryHOUSTON — Aaron Boone returned to the ballpark Wednesday for the first time since open heart surgery, still waiting to decide whether he’ll resume his playing career. |