Sports

Sports headlines from the Arizona Daily Star

Rahal bebuilding with Hunter-Reay - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Things haven't come easily for Bobby Rahal and his team in recent years.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247576.php

AL inside pitch - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Demolition crews smashed the historic walls of Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Wednesday, punching through to the interior of the ballpark that stood for decades. Outfield walls cleared by baseball legend Mickey Mantle, as well as Tigers sluggers Norm Cash and Cecil Fielder began to come down as contractors intensified their efforts to bring down the venerable park. The scene was tough to take for longtime Tigers fan Chas Matreal and his 23-year-old son, Ryan. "All beautiful memories," Chas said...
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247700.php

Around the AL - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Red Sox 18, Twins 5: In Boston, Dustin Pedroia hit a three-run double as Boston followed an overturned triple-play call with seven runs in the seventh inning to beat Minnesota and complete a three-game sweep.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247701.php

Bayless comfortable in NBA, the movies - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Since playing his last game for the Arizona Wildcats, Jerryd Bayless has gone from draftee to drafted, from McKale Center star to movie star.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247647.php

Ex-Wildcat to employ a three-step NFL plan - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Spencer Larsen and his young family finally have a nest egg.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247668.php

Tony Stewart released from JGR - (Found July 11, 2008 )

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - From his seat in the bright orange No. 20, Tony Stewart spent a decade driving his way to superstardom while helping Joe Gibbs Racing become one of NASCAR's top teams.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247574.php

Trouble in Washington: D-backs sputter in loss - (Found July 11, 2008 )

WASHINGTON The Nationals had not won in more than a week. John Lannan had not won in nearly eight weeks. Jesus Flores' last extra-base hit That was four weeks ago.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247694.php

NL inside pitch - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Don Mattingly will resume his duties as Dodgers hitting coach after the All-Star break. Mattingly, hired as part of new manager Joe Torre's staff during the off-season, asked to be switched from hitting coach to major-league special assignment coach, citing family reasons. Mike Easler had filled in on an interim basis. The Dodgers entered Wednesday next-to-last in the NL in home runs (61), slugging percentage (.377) and total bases (229).
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247691.php

What you missed - (Found July 11, 2008 )

The Braves, who lost 2-1 in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, are 0-17 this season in one-run road games. Dating to last year, they have a 24-game losing streak in such games.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247688.php

Article argues lefties have distinct advantage - (Found July 11, 2008 )

ST. LOUIS David Peters was born left-handed. It took a few raps on the hand by teachers, but like many in his generation, he switched to being a righty.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/247686.php