Aishwarya goes beyond glitz halo, campaigns social causeCANNES - Aishwarya Rai, a regular at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet and L’Oreal brand ambassador, is going beyond her glitz and glamour tag. She is beginning to reinvent herself on the global scene as an activist for social and humanitarian causes. Hurricanes, who held 3-1 series lead, lose 4-2 to top-seeded Bruins to force Game 7 in BostonRALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are down to their last chance to pull off the biggest upset in the Eastern Conference. Pablo Sandoval hits 3-run homer with 2 outs in 9th to lift Giants to 9-7 win over NationalsSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman’s hitting streak is stretching into its second month, but Washington’s third baseman can’t enjoy it much. The Nationals have the majors’ worst record and a bullpen that makes far too many hitters look as good as Zimmerman himself. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard voted Footballer of the Year by England’s journalistsLONDON — Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted Footballer of the Year by England’s Football Writer’s Association after the midfielder’s efforts helped put the Reds in contention for their first Premier League title since 1990. Pablo Sandoval’s 3-run HR ends Giants’ wild 9-7 win over NationalsSAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval slugged a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, ending the San Francisco Giants’ wild 9-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Western Conference semifinal to be decided Thursday after Ducks win 2-1ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks made sure there would be no road clincher by the Detroit Red Wings. Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman extends hitting streak to 30 games with 1st-inning singleSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman has swiftly extended his hitting streak to 30 games, getting a first-inning single in the Washington Nationals’ game against the San Francisco Giants. Werth steals home, ties team record with 4 steals, leads Phillies to 5-3 win over DodgersPHILADELPHIA — Chan Ho Park had his second straight effective outing to win his first game with Philadelphia, and Jayson Werth stole home to lead the Phillies to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Duke settles down after Pujols’ homer, ends Pirates slide during 7-1 win over CardinalsPITTSBURGH — Zach Duke limited St. Louis to three singles over eight innings after giving up a homer to Albert Pujols in the first and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the Cardinals 7-1 on Tuesday night. Cardinals RF Ryan Ludwick strains right hamstring, leaves gamePITTSBURGH — St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Ryan Ludwick strained his right hamstring while trying to run down a fly ball in the second inning Tuesday night in Pittsburgh and left the game. B.J. Ryan close to returning to Blue Jays, but not as closerTORONTO — B.J. Ryan is nearing a return to the Toronto Blue Jays, but not as the team’s closer. Textile students devise anti-radiation shield for astronautsWASHINGTON - Textile engineering students have thought up of an answer to one of the prime threats bedevilling NASA space missions: radiation. “Blanket” cover on lunar outposts to protect them from dangerous radiationWASHINGTON - A group of students at North Carolina State University, US, has developed a “blanket” of sorts that covers lunar outposts, in an attempt to provide astronauts protection against radiation, while also generating and storing power. Randy Johnson gets 298th win, Giants beat Nationals 11-7SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson struck out nine in his 298th career victory, and Randy Winn had three hits and scored three runs in the San Francisco Giants’ 11-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Randy Johnson gets 298th win, Giants trounce Nationals 11-7SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson struck out nine in his 298th career victory, and Randy Winn had three hits and scored three runs in the San Francisco Giants’ 11-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Patrick Kane gets hat trick as Blackhawks beat Canucks 7-5 to clinch playoff series 4-2CHICAGO — Patrick Kane scored three times, Jonathan Toews had the go-ahead goal in a frantic final period Monday night, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-5 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2. Kane has hat trick as Chicago beats Vancouver to clinch Western Conference quarterfinals 3-2CHICAGO — Patrick Kane scored three times, Jonathan Toews had the go-ahead goal in a frantic final period Monday night, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-5 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2. 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. Cardinals overcome 5 homers for 8-7 victory over Reds in 10-inning, 4½-hour marathonCINCINNATI — Paul Janish swung at the game’s 401st pitch and hit it high and foul, leaving plenty of room for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols to drift over, make the catch and finally end the game. And, what a game! Even the losers had to smile. Former Alabama quarterback Wilson tries to impress Falcons as undrafted rookie free agentFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — John Parker Wilson waited all weekend to throw a pass to Tony Gonzalez. Snyder, Byrnes lead Arizona past Washington 10-8, Zimmerman runs hit streak to 28PHOENIX — Chris Snyder and Eric Byrnes each drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks gave manager A.J. Hinch his first victory by beating the Washington Nationals 10-8 on Sunday. Defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings beat Ducks 4-1, take 3-2 lead in West semisDETROIT — Johan Franzen, Jiri Hudler, Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Sunday. Brewers’ Macha says Dempster pitch at Braun worth review by MLB discipline czarMILWAUKEE — Brewers manager Ken Macha suggested a pitch by Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Dempster that glanced off the helmet of Brewers slugger Ryan Braun on Saturday deserves to be reviewed by Major League Baseball. Rookie Raphael Matos leads the way in second round of Indy 500 time trialsINDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos. Cardinals overcome 5 Reds homers, including 2 in the 9th, and rally for 8-7 win in 10 inningsCINCINNATI — Colby Rasmus doubled home a run in the 10th inning Sunday, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame five Cincinnati homers — including two solo shots in the ninth — to beat the Reds 8-7 and salvage the final game of their series. Soriano homers, bullpen holds as Cubs beat Brewers 4-2 to avoid sweepMILWAUKEE — Alfonso Soriano hit a towering two-run homer in a four-run third inning and the Chicago Cubs survived another shaky outing by their bullpen, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Kotchman hits 2-run single in seventh inning as Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 4-2PHILADELPHIA — Casey Kotchman had three hits and three RBIs, Kenshin Kawakami pitched six effective innings and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Sweden uses power-play goals to beat US 4-2 to win bronze medal at ice hockey worldsBERN, Switzerland — The United States failed to hold an early lead and lost to Sweden 4-2 in the bronze medal game at the hockey world championship Sunday. Liverpool back on top; West Brom keep survival hopes aliveLONDON - Liverpool kept the pressure on Manchester United in the race for the English Premier League football title as they won 3-0 in an away match against West Ham United to move back to the top on goal difference. Japan’s Ryosuke Irie sets world record in men’s 200-meter backstrokeCANBERRA, Australia — Japan’s Ryosuke Irie set a world record in the men’s 200-meter backstroke Sunday in a meet against Australia. |
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