Report: Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Sammy Sosa became the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport’s steroids scandal of the past decade when The New York Times reported that he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003. Ex-Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site, the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport’s steroids scandal of the past decade. The Times said Sosa is one of 104 players who tested positive in baseball’s anonymous 2003 survey, which has been the subject of a protracted court fight. The paper did not identify the drug. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity James Loney drives in 4 runs and Randy Wolf dominates former team as Dodgers beat Phillies 9-2PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf had the kind of performance that used to get the fans howling in Philadelphia. Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night. 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. 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. WADA head says Ramirez suspension shows MLB’s acceptance of performance-enhancing drug issueMONTREAL — As the World Anti-Doping Agency prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, its leader acknowledged that Major League Baseball has made progress, however slow, in accepting and addressing its performance-enhancing drug issues. Giants beat Dodgers 7-5 in 13, Winn delivers tiebreaking two-run single.LOS ANGELES — Randy Winn hit a tiebreaking two-run single with the bases loaded in the 13th inning and finished with four hits, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Manny meets with Dodgers owner McCourt about suspension, could face teammates soonLOS ANGELES — Frank McCourt is counting on Manny being man enough to apologize to his teammates for the awkward position he put them in last week — and the sooner, the better. Manny speaks with Dodgers brass about suspension, could face teammates soonLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez might face his teammates in the next few days to address his 50-game suspension for using a banned drug. Report: Dodgers owner furious with Ramirez, demanding he explain himself to teammatesLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is furious with Manny Ramirez and is demanding that the star slugger speak to his teammates about the failed drug test that led to his 50-game suspension. Hail the mighty home run: Ball flies, woes seem to go awayBALTIMORE — Memo to Jake Peavy, or whoever starts July 3 for the San Diego Padres: Don’t throw a first-pitch fastball to Manny Ramirez. Dodgers beat Giants 8-0 on 4-hitter by Stults, Pierre 3 RBIs and 3 hits in Manny’s placeLOS ANGELES — Eric Stults pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned their first win since Manny Ramirez was suspended, beating the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Saturday. Manny’s gone, A-Rod is back, and the playing field remains uneven in baseballThe new rules for Manny Ramirez read like something out of the Wild West, which is somehow appropriate since baseball doesn’t get played much farther west than Dodger Stadium. Instead of having to be out of town by sundown, Ramirez must be out of uniform by the time paying customers begin making their way into the seats once known as Mannywood. Giants beat Dodgers 3-1 for Zito’s first win, NL West leaders now 0-2 without MannyLOS ANGELES — Barry Zito outpitched Chad Billingsley to record his first win of the season on his sixth attempt, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night. Flores, Guzman, Dunn help Nationals spoil Hinch’s debut in Arizona 5-4PHOENIX — Arizona manager A.J. Hinch wants the Diamondbacks to start believing in themselves. It’s an attitude the lowly Washington Nationals seem to already have acquired. Dodgers begin adjusting to life without Manny RamirezLOS ANGELES — A pair of baggy black jeans hung inside his locker. A nearly empty water bottle sat on a shelf. A pristine No. 99 jersey was ready to be slipped on. Taking a walk: Base-stealing king Rickey Henderson tours baseball Hall of FameCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — While a growing number of baseball’s stars are being linked to performance-enhancing drugs, Rickey Henderson said Friday he’ll have a clean conscience when he’s inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this summer. A-Rod in, Ramirez out: Baseball still remains stained by steroidsBALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez walked to the plate, and a dozen fans behind the screen swung into action. Holding up giant, foam syringes, they started with the taunts. Dodgers set major league record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thLOS ANGELES — Joe Torre has warned his players about letting a record home start go to their heads. No Manny Ramirez, no Mannywood and no explanations at Dodger StadiumLOS ANGELES — Mannywood felt empty. The Dodgers felt down. Manny being Manny now apparently also means being juiced after Dodgers’ OF gets 50-game banNot that it’s going to make much of a difference, but it’s easy enough to find out if Manny Ramirez is telling the truth. Red Sox players say they don’t know if Ramirez used banned substances while with the teamBOSTON — Manny Ramirez hit cleanup on the Red Sox’s two championship teams this decade. Some of his teammates on those clubs say his suspension for using a banned substance won’t tarnish those titles. White House calls suspension of Dodgers’ Ramirez an embarrassment for baseballWASHINGTON — The White House is calling the suspension of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez for 50 games — the latest star caught up in a drug scandal — a great embarrassment for Major League Baseball. Manny Ramirez statement on drug suspensionStatement from Manny Ramirez on 50-game suspension for drug violation released by Major League Baseball Players Association on Thursday: 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. Jose Canseco not surprised by Manny Ramirez suspension, calls for investigation into MLBBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jose Canseco has spoken, but is anyone listening anymore? Dismay and disbelief: Baseball hit with power-packed jolt by Manny Ramirez’s 50-game drug banSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was talking to reporters before Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh when a clubhouse attendant stuck his head in and said: “Manny Ramirez, 50 games.” Ramirez’s 50-game suspension sends shockwaves through MannywoodLOS ANGELES — Now that the Los Angeles Dodgers won’t have Manny Ramirez at their disposal for the rest of his 50-game drug suspension, they plan to keep grinding it out as though nothing had happened. That may be easier said than done, despite his teammates’ bravado. Dodgers set ML record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. |
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