MLB-SCHEDULE
Kershaw marvelous again
UNDATED (AP) — Clayton Kershaw followed his first career no-hitter with another gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 2-0 shutout in Kansas City.
Kershaw’s bid to become the second pitcher in major league history to toss back-to-back no-hitters ended when Eric Hosmer hit a one-out single in the bottom of the first. The lefty scattered six hits over eight innings to help the Dodgers bounce back from Monday’s loss to the Royals.
Justin Turner led off the game with a triple before scoring the winning run on an RBI grounder by Adrian Gonzalez. Andre Ethier (EE’-thee-ur) added a run-scoring single in the ninth.
The Royals wasted a nice outing by Danny Duffy, who allowed just a run and four hits in six innings.
Elsewhere in the majors:
— Ian Kinsler homered in the first at-bat of his return to Texas and J.D. Martinez had a tiebreaking two-run shot in Detroit’s 8-2 run over the Rangers. Kinsler finished with three RBIs as the Tigers earned their fourth straight win while handing the Rangers their season-worst sixth consecutive loss.
— Travis d’Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Curtis Granderson added a two-run blast and Chris Young delivered a pair of solo shots as the New York Mets ripped Oakland 10-1. Bartolo Colon silenced his former team, allowing only a first-inning run and four hits over eight frames to win his sixth straight decision.
— The Angels downed Minnesota 8-6 in Anaheim as Mike Trout belted a two-run homer and scored twice. Josh Hamilton and Kyle Kendrick each added two hits and two RBIs to help Los Angeles pick up its fourth straight win.
— Seattle has a five-game winning streak after Kyle Seager delivered a three-run homer and an RBI double in an 8-2 trouncing of Boston. The Mariners’ bullpen worked 4 2/3 shutout innings after starter Erasmo Ramirez struggled.
— Toronto coughed up a 6-0 lead before third baseman Yangervis Solarte (yahn-JUR’-vihs soh-LAHR’-tay) threw away a grounder in the bottom of the ninth, allowing the winning run to score as the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-6. Dioner (dee-AH’-nur) Navarro slammed a three-run homer and Colby Rasmus added a two-run single before homers by Derek Jeter and Brian Roberts ignited the Yankees’ comeback.
— The White Sox’s five-game skid is over after Gordon Beckham hit a solo homer and Alejandro De Aza (day AH’-zah) added two RBIs in Chicago’s 4-2 triumph at Baltimore. Jose Quintana looked good for seven innings, holding the Orioles to a run and six hits while striking out eight.
— Justin Morneau had a big night in Colorado’s 10-5 rout of St. Louis, going 3-for-5 with six RBIs. Morneau hit a three-run homer and Drew Stubbs added a solo shot as the Rockies ended a seven-game losing streak.
— The Padres were 7-2 winners over the Giants in San Diego as Alexei Amarista had three this and three RBIs. Jesse Hahn struck out eight while limiting San Francisco to two runs and four hits in six innings.
— Jake Arrieta took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking solo homer as the Cubs topped Cincinnati 7-3 in Chicago. Arrieta is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his last five starts.
— Russell Martin smacked a solo homer and Andrew McCutchen drove in two runs to lead Pittsburgh’s offense in a 6-5 win at Tampa Bay, the Pirates’ fourth consecutive victory. Jeff Locke gave up three runs over 7 1/3 innings for his first win of the year.
— B.J. and Justin Upton both homered to lead Atlanta past Houston 3-2. It was the fourth time the brothers have homered in the same game as teammates, tying a major league record.
— Washington beat Milwaukee 4-2 on Ryan Zimmerman’s two-run blast in the 16th inning. The Brewers led 2-1 until Anthony Rendon (rehn-DOHN’) smacked a solo homer in the eighth.
— Philadelphia was a 7-4 winner against Miami as Marlon Byrd hit a two-run homer and Cody Asche (ASH’-ee) poked a two-run double. David Buchanan gave up two runs in five innings for the win.
– Aaron Hill’s run-scoring single in the bottom of the 14th capped his two-RBI night and completed Arizona’s 9-8 win over Cleveland. Carlos Santana put the Indians ahead with a two-run homer in the 11th, but David Peralta (peh-RAHL’-tah) homered before the Diamondbacks tied it on Ender Inciarte’s (EHN’-dehr ihn-see-AHR’-tayz) fourth hit of the game, an RBI single in the bottom half.
MLB-NEWS
Phils ink Sizemore
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Grady Sizemore is getting another chance to continue his major league career.
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed the three-time All-Star to a minor league contract. Sizemore was hitting .216 with 10 doubles, two triples, two home runs and 15 RBIs when he was released by the Red Sox last week.
Also in the majors:
— New York Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran has shut down his throwing program after feeling tightness in his right forearm on Sunday. Beltran has been limited to designated hitter duty since coming off the disabled list June 5 after missing 21 games with a bone spur in his elbow.
— The Royals have activated left-hander Bruce Chen from the 60-day disabled list and sent him to the bullpen in a long relief role. Chen began the season in the Kansas City rotation before landing on the DL with a bulging disk in his back. The team also optioned reliever Tim Collins to Triple-A Omaha and designated fellow left-hander Donnie Joseph for assignment.
— Travis d’Arnaud has been recalled by the New York Mets, while fellow catcher Taylor Teagarden was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring. D’Arnaud hit .436 with eight doubles, six homers and 16 RBIs in 15 games with Las Vegas after being demoted on June 7.
NBA-JAMES
James to check out options
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA’s upcoming free-agent market will include LeBron James.
His agent confirms that the Miami Heat forward has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract and become a free agent next Tuesday.
The decision does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat. He could decide to re-sign with the team or move on to another club. James is expected to meet with teammates Dwyane (dwayn) Wade and Chris Bosh to discuss the future. Both may decide to opt out of their deals as well.
James had two years and about $42.7 million remaining on his deal with the Heat. In his four seasons in Miami, the Heat have gone to the NBA Finals four times, winning two championships.
NBA-NETS
Kirilenko likes Brooklyn
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets say forward Andrei Kirilenko has opted to remain with the team for the second year of his contract.
Kirilenko will make $3.3 million next season in the final year of a two-year, $6.5 million deal he signed last summer. The forward from Russia was limited to 45 games by injuries last season and averaged 5.0 points.
WORLD CUP
Altidore to sit against Germans…Uruguay wins but could lose Suarez
UNDATED (AP) — The United States will be without veteran striker Jozy Altidore (JOH’-zee AL’-tih-door) for Thursday’s key World Cup match with Germany. He’ll miss a second straight match due to a strained left hamstring he suffered in the opening win against Ghana. U.S. coach Jurgen (YUR’-gihn) Klinsmann says that if the Americans qualify for the knockout stage, there’s a good chance Altidore will be back.
The U.S. can earn their way into the next round with a victory or tie against Germany.
Italy has been bounced from the World Cup in the opening round after a 1-0 loss to Uruguay. The Italians join defending champ Spain and England as unexpected spectators heading into the knockout round.
Uruguay advanced with the win, but it could be without its top player for the remainder of the tournament. FIFA has charged Luis Suarez for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s 2-1 win over the Italians in the World Cup. If the disciplinary committee finds Suarez guilty of assaulting an opponent, FIFA rules call for a ban of at least two matches up to a maximum of 24 months.
A decision must be published before Saturday, when Uruguay plays Colombia in a round-of-16 match.
Suarez appeared to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder around the 80th minute. Suarez already has been suspended twice for other biting incidents the last four years.
In other World Cup play:
— England played to a scoreless tie with Costa Rica, which had already qualified for the next round.
— Greece scored on a penalty shot in stoppage time to edge Ivory Coast and earn a spot in the next round.
— Columbia improved to 3-0 with a 4-1 win over Japan to win Group C.
NCAA-BIG TEN-SCHOLARSHIPS
Big Ten proposes changes for athletes
UNDATED (AP) — The Big Ten says it supports guaranteed four-year scholarships and improved medical coverage for its athletes.
The conference proposes working within the NCAA structure to provide greater academic security for its athletes by guaranteeing scholarships for four years, even if an athlete can no longer compete or has left for a professional career.
The Big Ten also would like to provide more consistent medical coverage and ensure its athletes are compensated for the full cost of their college education rather than just tuition, fees and room and board.
WIMBLEDON-DAY 2
Nadal, Federer, Serena win
LONDON (AP) — Women’s top-seed Serena Williams easily won her opening match at Wimbledon. The five-time champion breezed into the second round with a straight sets win. The 32-year-old has never lost in the first round at the All England Club, where she is making her 15th appearance.
French Open champion Maria Sharapova (shah-rah-POH’-vah) defeated Samantha Murray 6-1, 6-0. Sharapova could face Williams in the quarterfinals.
Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska (ahg-nee-ESH’-kuh rahd-VAHN’-skuh) also won her opening match.
Men’s second seed and two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal (rah-fay-EHL’ nah-DAHL’) battled for nearly three hours before he could dispose of Slovakia’s Martin Klizan 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in their first round match. The victory was the 700th tour-level match win of Nadal’s career, putting him in a class with only eight other men.
Fourth seed Roger Federer also won his match as he seeks a record-setting eighth Wimbledon title. Australian Open champion and fifth seed Stan Wawrinka (vah-VRINK’-ah) also moved on.
NFL-DOLPHINS
Surgery for center Pouncey
MIAMI (AP) — Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey of the Dolphins is expected to miss the start of the season recovering from hip surgery. Pouncey was injured during offseason workouts and underwent surgery Monday that will likely sideline him for at least a couple of games in September.
NHL-AWARDS
Handing out the hardware
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby had his hands full as he left the NHL awards ceremony in Las Vegas.
Crosby came away with the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player, and the Ted Lindsay Award as the outstanding player in the league as voted by the players association. He already had earned the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s scoring champion.
Boston goalie Tuukka (TOO-kah) Rask won the Vezina (VEH’-zih-nuh) Trophy, and Bruins teammate Patrice Bergeron (pah-TREES’ BEHR-zhur-ahn) took his second Selke (SEHL’-kee) Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward. Chicago’s Duncan Keith came away with his second Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman.
Colorado coach Patrick Roy (wah) won the Adams Award, while Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon became the youngest player to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.
Dominic Moore of the New York Rangers took the Masterton Trophy, given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. And the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly play went to Colorado’s Ryan O’Reilly.
NHL-KINGS
Greene re-signs while Quick has surgery
UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenseman Matt Greene to a four-year contract.
Greene was limited to 38 games in the regular season, but the alternate captain returned to the lineup in the postseason and played in 20 games while the Kings won their second NHL title in three years.
Greene’s return leaves forward Marian Gaborik and defenseman Willie Mitchell as the champs’ only unrestricted free agents.
The Kings also announced that goalie Jonathan Quick is expected to be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks following wrist surgery. Quick was injured during the conference semifinals but kept playing through the finals.
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
Vanderbilt looks to clinch
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The College World Series finals have been stretched to the limit.
Virginia has forced a third and final game by trouncing Vanderbilt 7-2. Brandon Waddell limited Vanderbilt to five hits in his first nine-inning complete game. Kenny Towns and John La Prise drove in two runs apiece as part of the Cavaliers’ 13-hit attack.
Game 3 is Wednesday at Omaha.
GOLF-WOODS
Woods details return to play
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods says he fully expects to contend in this week’s Quicken Loans National in his first competition since back surgery at the end of March. Woods is hosting the event and his charity will benefit from it. Woods says he is returning to competitive golf earlier than expected. The plan had called for a return at next month’s British Open at Royal Liverpool.
