Sports news 03 April 2008


Washington Post

Giants edge Dodgers after rain delay
Sports Network
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Tim Lincecum came out of the bullpen to work four innings and earn the win, and Randy Winn’s sixth-inning sacrifice fly proved to be the difference in the San Francisco Giants’ rain-delayed 2-1 victory over the Los


Turkish Press

Daily Dime: Surprise! Nowitzki Suits Up, Leads Mavs - NBA
ESPN
After missing four games with a high ankle sprain, the reigning league MVP made a triumphant return. By Marc Stein DALLAS — It would not have been Resurrection Wednesday in the NBA without multiple resurrections.


Washington Post

Berkman’s blast leads Astros to win
MLB.com
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com SAN DIEGO — PETCO Park is supposed to be a pitcher’s haven, but on Wednesday, it served as a bandbox for both teams’ hitters.


KPIC

Las Vegas’ slate of Final Four wagers grows
USA Today
By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY The sports books of Las Vegas are offering another way to gamble on the NCAA men’s Final Four: “prop bets” on the game performances of individual players such as Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina.


Boston Globe

Walsh Will Take Control of Knicks
New York Times
By HOWARD BECK Donnie Walsh, who has been quietly negotiating with Madison Square Garden officials for at least two weeks, will be introduced Wednesday as the Knicks’ president of basketball operations.


Boston Globe

Mets’ Martinez out with hamstring injury
Philadelphia Daily News
Pedro Martinez will be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks with what the New York Mets said was a mild strain of his left hamstring. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was placed on the 15-day disabled list yesterday.


The Money Times

Andy Roddick tries again against nemesis Roger Federer at Sony Open
The Canadian Press
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Andy Roddick’s winning percentage against Roger Federer could be worse. Instead of .063, it could be .000.


Turkish Press

Gasol returns in Lakers’ victory
Los Angeles Times
Center has 10 points, seven assists in first game since March 14. Bryant has 36 points and 13 rebounds. By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Most eyes were front and on the center.









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