Aug 19, 2008 10:33PM

US beats Japan 4-1 to advance to gold-medal game (AP)

AP - Crystl Bustos hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning as the U.S. Olympic softball team beat Japan 4-1 in extra innings and will play for its fourth straight gold medal.

Aug 19, 2008 11:28PM

Receiver Boldin wants Cardinals to trade him (AP)

AP - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin asked to be traded, saying he doesn't feel his situation can be resolved and declaring he has no relationship with coach Ken Whisenhunt.

Aug 19, 2008 11:29PM

Yastrzemski undergoes triple bypass surgery (AP)

AP - Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown, was resting comfortably Tuesday night after having triple bypass heart surgery. Yastrzemski, who turns 69 on Friday, had the operation at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he underwent tests after experiencing chest pains in the morning, said his spokesman, Dick Gordon.

Aug 19, 2008 11:30PM

Harden fans 10, knocks in run as Cubs blank Reds (AP)

AP - Rich Harden allowed two hits in seven innings, struck out 10 and bunted in the go-ahead run for his first career RBI, leading the surging Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Tuesday night.

Aug 19, 2008 11:30PM

Aybar, Rays move to 5-0 at home against Angels (AP)

AP - Willy Aybar broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run double, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Tuesday night for their ninth victory in 11 games.

Aug 19, 2008 11:35PM

Peyton Manning hopes to start Colts season opener (AP)

AP - Peyton Manning proved Tuesday he can stand, walk and talk. Next question: Will the two-time league MVP start in the Colts' season opener?

Aug 19, 2008 08:11PM

Settlement reached over Sonics' Oklahoma City move (AP)

AP - Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle, allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City.