National Sports

Red Sox and Rays scoreless through 3 innings

James Shields and Daisuke Matsuzaka escaped first-inning jams and the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays were scoreless Friday night through three innings in the opener of the AL championship series.

Dubinsky has 3 points as 3-0 Rangers top Hawks 4-2

Brandon Dubinsky scored once and added two assists, and newcomers Wade Redden, Aaron Voros and Nikolai Zherdev chipped in with goals, too, leading the New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the vastly improved Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

Newcomers lead Hurricanes past Panthers 6-4

Joni Pitkanen and Dan LaCouture scored in their Carolina debut Friday night and the Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 6-4 in the season opener for both teams.

Brodeur stops penalty shot as Devils top Islanders

Martin Brodeur stopped a penalty shot and finished with 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils spoiled Scott Gordon's NHL coaching debut with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.

Canseco detained at US border

Jose Canseco was held for nearly 10 hours by immigration authorities after agents said they stopped the former baseball star with a fertility drug as he returned from Mexico, his lawyer said Friday.

In-Kyung Kim leads Longs Drugs Challenge

South Korea's In-Kyung Kim shot a 3-under 69 in cold, windy conditions Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mollie Fankhauser in the Longs Drugs Challenge, while top-ranked Lorena Ochoa was two shots behind.

No Bush league: SC softball champs meet president

Winning the Little League Softball World Series is great. But shaking the president's hand is not exactly Bush league. Just ask the youngsters on the Simpsonville Stars softball squad.

Bengals' Palmer won't start against Jets

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says quarterback Carson Palmer will not start Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a sore right elbow but that he could play.

NFL's review of `Pacman' scuffle not completed

The NFL's review of Adam "Pacman" Jones' scuffle with his bodyguard won't be completed until next week.

Stroud leads Texas Open

Former Lamar University star Chris Stroud moved into position to make a big jump on the PGA Tour money list, shooting a 6-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Texas Open.

Budding talent chooses US, might play vs Cuba

If Jose Francisco Torres plays for the United States on Saturday in a World Cup qualifier against Cuba, there will be no going back. He'll be committed to the U.S. team for life, having chosen the Americans over Mexico.

Coach: 2 Cuban soccer players missing in DC

Two members of Cuba's national soccer team have gone missing during the team's trip to Washington for a World Cup qualifying match, the team's coach told reporters on Friday.

Pacers C Jeff Foster signs contract extension

Veteran center Jeff Foster signed a contract extension with the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Golf Capsules

Dolphins help the single wing make a comeback

When the Miami Dolphins send a third running back into the game, the stands stir. Then the huddle breaks, with quarterback Chad Pennington trotting out to the flanker position, and the buzz builds. Fans find the single wing exciting even before the ball is hiked.

Kansas City Royals raise ticket prices

The Kansas City Royals are raising prices on most of their tickets for 2009.

Montana court appearance set for Henry

Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court Oct. 30 on cocaine trafficking charges.

NFL fines 3 Vikings for actions in Saints win

The NFL fined Antoine Winfield $10,000 for his celebration of a touchdown on Monday night against the Saints.

Packers' QB Rodgers ready to shoulder load again

Despite not making a single throw in practice this week, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is prepared to start for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Seattle.

Giants LB Pierce misses practice, plans to play

Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce plans to play against the Cleveland Browns on Monday despite missing two straight practices with a thigh injury.

Erin Henderson practices for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson returned to practice Friday for the first time since suffering a concussion on Monday night against New Orleans.