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Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
Eleven shots separated Phil and Tiger Sunday at Pebble Beach as Lefty secured his 40th Tour win. Jason Sobel had hole-by-hole reports.
The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
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APPudge now has 13 Gold Gloves, and Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson (16) is the only position player with more. Rodriguez has been an All-Star four more times since leaving Texas.
“It was amazing when I came to Detroit, to see the program, how hard he works,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. “He’s obviously going to the Hall of Fame where he belongs.”
Every season since leaving the Rangers, Rodriguez has played as an opposing player in Texas. This is the Astros’ only series at Rangers Ballpark this season, and the timing was perfect.
“It couldn’t have worked out any better. I think the baseball gods are looking down on us with a big smile,” said Astros outfielder Hunter Pence, an Arlington native who grew up watching Rodriguez play. “It’s a little strange seeing him in an Astros jersey here in this stadium. He’s a big part of what the Rangers are.”
The Rangers recognized Rodriguez’s accomplishments with a video tribute that started by showing Fisk, Bob Boone and Gary Carter, the only catchers other than Rodriguez to catch more than 2,000 games. Then it showed Rodriguez as a youngster with Ryan, throwing out at a runner and his introduction during the 1995 All-Star game at Rangers Ballpark.
“Nolan and Pudge are the two guys here, and rightfully so. I’m really glad he’s getting the opportunity to break that record here,” Texas infielder Michael Young said. “It never gets old. (The fans) love him here.”
Reflecting before Wednesday’s game, Rodriguez said he never set any goals of wanting to play a certain number of games or break any records.
“I just wanted to play hard and stay healthy and play as many years as I can. Here we are,” he said. “As long as I’m thinking and feeling the way I am right now, I’m going to keep playing.”
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