Eagles’ Vick Back On Nfl Practice Field (ap)

Eagles’ Vick Back On Nfl Practice Field (ap)

Michael Vick flicked his wrist and fired tight spirals deep downfield. A two-year layoff sure didn't hurt Vick's arm strength. He showed off his skills Saturday in his first NFL practice with the Philadelphia Eagles since completing his prison sentence. "He throws the ball as hard as anybody I've ever seen," said wide receiver Danny [...]

Harrington Cuts Woods’ Lead To 1 At Pga (ap)

Harrington Cuts Woods’ Lead To 1 At Pga (ap)

Well, this has a familiar feel. Defending champion Padraig Harrington joined Tiger Woods at the top of the leaderboard at the PGA Championship again Saturday, as favorable conditions and a so-so outing by the world's No. 1 allowed others to make a charge. The two are 7 under, where Woods started the day, with Y.E. [...]

Wright Beaned By Cain’s 94 Mph Fastball (ap)

David Wright has left the New York Mets game against San Francisco after being hit squarely in the helmet by a 94 mph fastball from Giants starter Matt Cain. Cain's 0-2 pitch with none out in the fourth inning of a scoreless game Saturday hit Wright just above the brim of the helmet, sending it [...]

Phils’ Myers Changes Story On Eye Injury (ap)

The Philadelphia Phillies say right-hander Brett Myers has changed his description of how he sustained an injury that forced him to miss his first scheduled rehab start. The Phillies originally said Saturday that Myers injured an eye while playing catch with his 4-year-old son. Later in the day, Phillies spokesman Kevin Gregg said Myers told [...]

Gorzelanny, Baker Help Cubs Top Pirates (ap)

Gorzelanny, Baker Help Cubs Top Pirates (ap)

Tom Gorzelanny pitched five effective innings against his former team, Jeff Baker homered and drove in two runs, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday. Gorzelanny, who grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, allowed one run on three hits with eight strikeouts and three walks. Read more