Lakers rip Rockets in NBA Game SevenLOS ANGELES - With their run for the NBA Championship ring in serious jeopardy, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers left no doubt they were moving on. Indians sign free agent pitcher Luis Vizcaino to help struggling bullpenCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent pitcher Luis Vizcaino. Finally: Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over Tigers in 4:48MINNEAPOLIS — After Minnesota’s bullpen sprung more leaks, Joe Crede provided the relief. Missing Ohio boy who allegedly threatened teachers, classmates arrested in Tenn. after searchNORWALK, Ohio — Authorities in Tennessee arrested a missing 13-year-old boy Wednesday who set off a nationwide search after allegedly making threats against teachers and classmates. Next? LeBron, Cavaliers waiting again as second straight sweep lands them in conference finalINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. Next? LeBron, Cavaliers again play waiting game after second straight sweepINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. Cliff Lee’s gem against White Sox gives Indians second series win this yearCLEVELAND — Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox. Cliff Lee’s gem against White Sox gives Indians second series win this yearCLEVELAND — Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, outfielder Jermaine Dye ejected from Indians gameCLEVELAND — Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen and outfielder Jermaine Dye have been ejected from Wednesday’s game against Cleveland by home plate umpire Mike DiMuro. Prosecutor: Conn. chimp that mauled woman had Xanax in system, but unclear if it played roleNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A chimpanzee that mauled a Connecticut woman had the anti-anxiety drug Xanax in its system, according to toxicology tests, but investigators haven’t determined whether the drug played a role in the attack, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner to begin rehab assignment at Triple-A ColumbusCLEVELAND — Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner, who’s been out with right shoulder soreness, will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Columbus. White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin misses second straight game with sore left heelCLEVELAND — White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin was out of the lineup against Cleveland for the second straight game with a sore left heel. Jim Thome’s pair of 2-run homers lead White Sox past Indians, 7-4CLEVELAND — Jim Thome hit a pair of two-run homers to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. White Sox OF Quentin a late scratch from with heel injuryCLEVELAND — White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin was a late scratch Tuesday night because of a heel problem that is expected to keep him out of the starting lineup for two games. White Sox closer Jenks fined for purpose pitch behind Texas’ KinslerCLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks was fined Tuesday for throwing a pitch behind Texas’ Ian Kinsler last weekend. Indians activate infielder Jamey Carroll, send infielder Josh Barfield to Triple-A ColumbusCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians activated infielder Jamey Carroll from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and optioned infielder Josh Barfield to Triple-A Columbus. Get out the brooms: LeBron scores 27 as Cavs complete another sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to complete a four-game sweep that put them in the NBA’s conference finals. The Denver Nuggets did not. LeBron James pumped in 27 points as the Cavaliers pulled out an 84-74 triumph in Atlanta to complete their second consecutive four-game sweep. The Cavs led by just four until James converted a three-point play with 2:03 remaining, igniting a game-ending 8-2 run. LeBron James scores 27 points, Cavs finish off another playoff sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — LeBron James didn’t come close to matching his performance in Game 3. Indians 9, White Sox 4DP_Cleveland 1. LOB_Chicago 7, Cleveland 9. 2B_Pierzynski (3), DeRosa (8), B.Francisco (5). SB_A.Cabrera (6). CS_Getz (1). SF_Garko. Pavano wins third straight as Indians defeat White Sox 9-4 to halt four-game losing streakCLEVELAND — Carl Pavano won his third straight start and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-4 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Suspected Nazi death camp guard Demjanjuk on deportation flight to Germany to face chargesCLEVELAND — Federal agents carrying John Demjanjuk in a wheelchair put him on a small jet Monday to be deported to Germany, where the retired autoworker is accused of being a Nazi death camp guard in World War II. Plane carrying suspected Nazi death camp guard Demjanjuk takes off from Cleveland airportCLEVELAND — An airplane carrying suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN’-yuk) has taken off from a Cleveland airport as U.S. officials deport him to Germany. Suspected Nazi guard Demjanjuk arrives at Cleveland airport and is expected to be deportedCLEVELAND — An ambulance believed to be carrying suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk has arrived at a Cleveland airport as federal agents prepare to deport him to Germany. The ambulance left U.S. immigration offices blocks away minutes earlier Monday evening. A man in a wheelchair was carried from the ambulance on board a twin-engine jet at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport. The man could not be identified. White Sox promote LHP Jimmy Gobble from Triple-A to replace RHP Jose ContrerasCLEVELAND — The Chicago White Sox promoted left-hander Jimmy Gobble from Triple-A on Monday to take the roster spot of struggling starter Jose Contreras. Ambulance takes suspected Nazi guard Demjanjuk from home to immigration offices in ClevelandCLEVELAND, Ohio — Suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk was taken from his home by ambulance Monday and driven to a U.S. immigration office as agents prepared to deport him to Germany. Suspected Nazi guard Demjanjuk offers no clues about surrender, but Germany expects him Tues.SEVEN HILLS, Ohio — Suspected Nazi guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN’-yuk) remains at his home in Ohio, but a German Justice Ministry spokesman says the retired autoworker is expected to be in Germany as early as Tuesday. Hank Blalock, Rangers finally end Bartolo Colon’s streak in 7-1 win over White SoxCHICAGO — Hank Blalock homered twice, Vicente Padilla allowed one hit in seven innings and the Texas Rangers ended Bartolo Colon’s dominance against them with a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Rookie Rick Porcello pitches Tigers to 5-3 win and 3-game sweep of struggling IndiansCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians are digging themselves a deeper hole each day. Tigers’ Jackson and 2 relievers extend Indians’ scoreless streak to 19 innings in 4-0 winCLEVELAND — Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland’s scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night. Cy who? Tigers’ Verlander strikes out 11, outpitches Indians’ Lee in 1-0 Detroit winCLEVELAND — Justin Verlander pitched a two-hitter for his third career shutout, yet the hard-throwing Detroit starter still needed one small misplay by Cleveland and one great catch by Curtis Granderson to earn a win. |