Baseball

   Roy's new book: Read an exclusive excerpt from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court"

Giants' pitcher caught with pot

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state.
Modified: 11/05/09 11:25:29 PM

Phillies title gear a hit far from World Series

Rich Stearns works and lives just outside Seattle. He grew up in New York state. He lived in Philadelphia for 10 years.
Modified: 11/06/09 09:43:01 AM

Yankees regain treasured crown

Alex Rodriguez hopped up and down in the clubhouse, chilled by yet another champagne shower from a different group of teammates, reveling in the bath as if the liquid could cleanse some of his past.
Modified: 11/05/09 11:25:27 PM

Giants ace Lincecum cited for marijuana possession

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former University of Washington star was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30.
Modified: 11/05/09 09:52:50 PM

Yankees turn attention to No 28

The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.
Modified: 11/05/09 08:13:26 PM

Lackey, Holliday, Bay highlight first day of free agent filings

Angels pitcher John Lackey, Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday and Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay were the highlights of the 79 players filing for free agency Thursday.
Modified: 11/05/09 07:32:47 PM

Report: Giants P Lincecum cited for speeding, marijuana possession

Giants star pitcher and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum was reportedly cited for speeding and caught with marijuana and paraphernalia last week.
Modified: 11/05/09 07:08:03 PM

Add to My Yahoo!
Major league baseball
American League: Standings | Leaders
National League: Standings | Leaders
Major Leagues: Linescores | Transactions
On the Air
Get the radio and television listings for today's sports events.

Contact the N&O Sports Staff

Gary Schwab, Sports Editor
(919) 829-4552

Steve Bawden, Assistant Sports Editor
(919) 829-8943

Lorenzo Perez, Assistant Sports Editor
(919) 829-4643

Steve Ruinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
(919) 829-4530

Kevin Keister, Online Sports Editor
(919) 829-4508

Sports main number: (919) 829-4560

All newsroom contacts

Get sports updates

Keep up with the latest sports stories with our e-mail newsletters, delivered to your inbox!

More Stories

Red Sox get Hermida from Marlins for two pitchers

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins on Thursday for two left-handed pitchers.
Modified: 11/05/09 06:07:58 PM

Report: Braves, Hudson close to agreeing on three-year extension

The Atlanta Braves and starter Tim Hudson are reportedly close to agreeing on a three-year extension which will pay the Georgia native almost $9 million annually.
Modified: 11/05/09 05:28:09 PM

World Series ratings rebound from '08 record low

World Series television ratings bounced back from last year's record lows.
Modified: 11/05/09 05:32:46 PM

Matsui bat, Damon spikes headed to Hall of Fame

Hideki Matsui's bat and Johnny Damon's spikes are among the items from the Yankees' World Series title going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Modified: 11/05/09 03:48:01 PM

Abreu, Angels agree to two-year deal

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and outfielder Bobby Abreu agreed to a two-year contract on Thursday.
Modified: 11/05/09 03:32:48 PM

Angels re-sign Abreu to 2-year deal

The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract.
Modified: 11/05/09 03:23:02 PM

Dodgers part ways with Garland

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined the $10 million mutual option for the 2010 season on pitcher Jon Garland.
Modified: 11/05/09 03:17:43 PM

Hot Deals View All
Find a Car
Go
Top Jobs View All
Find a Job
Go
Featured Homes View All
Find a Home
Go