Archive for May, 2009
Red Sox hit 4 homers in 8-2 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Youkilis homered twice, Dustin Pedroia hit a three-run shot and Jon Lester struck out a career-high 12 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Sunday….
Sharapova advances to French Open quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — Maria Sharapova rallied again at the French Open on Sunday, moving into the quarterfinals by beating Li Na of China 4-6, 6-0, 6-4….
Analysis: True Swat victory won’t be military
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan says it is close to beating the Taliban in the Swat Valley, but battlefield success alone does not equal victory: Militant commanders are still at large, local governments and police forces have been decimated and millions of residents are displaced from their homes….
Magic evaluating Nelson’s status for NBA finals
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando is evaluating All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson for a possible return to the Magic lineup for the NBA finals that begin Thursday night in Los Angeles….
Majority of GM bondholders accept exchange offer
DETROIT (AP) — More than 50 percent of General Motors Corp.
