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San Diego Union-Tribune Sports San Diego Union-Tribune Sports View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Writing's on center-field wall Should you happen to run across John Moores around mealtime, be sure to pass him some Pepto-Bismol. If the Padres' owner is about to eat Jim Edmonds' contract, indigestion would seem inevitable. But the time has come for aggressive action, and the time has passed when Edmonds could be counted on as a productive ballplayer. ·Another quiet night for Padres in Atlanta ATLANTA  Adrian Gonzalez sees no reason to praise any of the pitchers who are shutting down the Padres these days. It comes down to, it doesn't matter who the pitcher is out there, said Gonzalez, the best hitter on the team. Could be a young guy or an inexperienced guy or a veteran guy. Doesn't matter. We're just not producing. ·Bryant plays like MVP in victory LOS ANGELES  The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated Kobe Bryant's MVP award the best way possible. Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists last night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason. ·It's early, yes, but rank Pats No. 1 . . . and Bolts No. 2 Seven different teams have represented the NFC in the past seven Super Bowls, which suggests how markedly matters can change from year to year in the NFL. With this in mind, a first look at the league's power structure for 2008: ·Women racers driving side by side into history They might never meet on the track, but Ashley Force and Danica Patrick, the hottest names in motorsports these days, are in competition. Just Google either name, and the other is likely to pop up on the computer  side-by-side. Even before the two women scored their firstcareer victories within the past month, Force and Patrick were the most visible faces in racing. Now they're off the charts. ·Cowboys to reprise 'Hard Knocks' roles T.O. and maybe Pacman, Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson and, of course, smiling billionaire Jerry Jones. Put 'em all together in an Oxnard hotel and you could have quite a soap opera. ·Truth is, Clemens not wanted on U.S. team Roger Clemens isn't welcome on the U.S. Olympic baseball team. U.S. General Manager Bob Watson said that he isn't considering the 45-year-old right-hander for his roster for the Beijing Games. ·Seismic shifters ·Rare Nadal loss on clay, and blister, smart ROME  Rafael Nadal's preparations for a run at a fourth straight French Open title were thrown into disarray yesterday. The second-ranked Spaniard lost on clay for only the second time in 105 matches, falling to countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-1 in the second round of the Rome Masters. ·On the air / local events

NBCSandiego.com - Sports NBCSandiego.com - Sports View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Diaz Puts Finishing Touches On Braves' Sweep Of Padres Matt Diaz drove in the game-winner in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 5-4 win at Turner Field. ·Celebs At Lakers Games The stars come out to watch the L.A. Lakers during the NBA Playoffs. ·U.S. Open Exhibit Opens At Hall Of Champions When you walk into the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park, it doesn't take long to start admiring the history of the U.S. Open in an exhibit that opened this week ·Another Mickelson Succeeds Tim Mickelson is champion golfer Phil's younger brother, and he is making a name for himself as one of the top young college golf coaches in the nation. ·Losing Team Scores With Display Of Sportsmanship Two women's college softball teams make history in an act of compassion on the field that is making headlines. ·Chargers Shake Up Front Office The San Diego Chargers say the team's assistant general manager has resigned. ·High-Tech Treadmill Helps Athlete Train A gold-winning pole vaulter is on the mend from an injury and getting back in shape for the Olympics thanks to a high-tech treadmill. ·More Than Just A Game Dennis Kelly reports on some wounded Marines hitting the links through the Semper Fi Fund.

The Sacramento Union | Sports The Sacramento Union View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway May 1618 The Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend is coming to Infineon Raceway May 16-18, where top road racers in the country will go head to head on the 12-turn, 2.22-mile road course. Competitors will race in Superbike, Pro Honda Oils Supersport, Superstock and FormulaXtreme over the event-packed weekend on& ·Fremont Reunion Nostalgia Drags Come to Sacramento Nostalgia drag racing is coming to Sacramento Raceway on May 10 for the 21st Annual Fremont Reunion Drags. It is a day fans can take a walk down memory lane and see the drivers and the cars from the glory days at the legendary Fremont Dragstrip. The Fremont Reunion& ·Harraka Slips By for Second Win in Roseville Paul Harraka made a daring late race pass on Cameron Parks Jason Romero (No. 8) on May 2 to win his second NASCAR championship race at All American Speedway in Roseville. Harraka, driving the No. 16 Bill McAnally Racing Toyota, passed Romero on Lap 92 of the Toyota/TRD 100& ·Former River Cat Proving His Worth Up Top Former River Cats star Bobby Crosby, who was the PCL Rookie of the Year in 2003, is back in full health and has been an important part of the early success of the Oakland As 2008 season. But Crosby still has plenty of fond memories of the one year he& ·CSUS Softball Earns Trip to NCAA Regionals SACRAMENTO Sacramento States potent offense combined for 29 runs and 31 hits over two games as the Hornets swept a Pacific Coast Softball Conference doubleheader from San Diego on May 4 at the USD Softball Complex. The Hornets mercy-ruled San Diego in both contests, winningthe first game, 20-3,& ·Forward Walker Out Six Months Monarch forward DeMya Walker suffered a right knee patella fracture and is expected to be out six months. The Monarchs announced on May 2 that Walker underwent successful surgery and a complete recovery is expected. This is a hard blow for DeMya, as hard as she worked at her rehabilitation& ·Monarchs Beat Former Teammate in Preseason Showdown SACRAMENTO (AP) Kara Lawson scored 11 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter on May 2 to help the Sacramento Monarchs win their preseason opener, defeating the Seattle Storm 70-68. The game marked the homecoming of Yolanda Griffith, who signed as a free agent with Seattle in April& ·Ticket Holder to Draft Lottery The Kings LUCKIEST Season Ticket Holder will accompany Kings co-owner Phil Maloof to the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery and appear live on ESPN as the teams official representative. The winner will be selected via a drawing, which will take place at 3 p.m. on May 11. Local restaurant Center Court& ·The Grades Are In: Did the Kings Fail This Year? Sacramento officially put its 23rd season with the Kings to bed on Apr. 15 in a blowout loss to nemesis Los Angeles Lakers and their newly-crowned MVP. Since the team had been anxiously waiting for me to give it final grades, I figured it was time to fork them over.& ·Local Road Racer Scott Pruett Doubles Up in Mexico City Sacramento native and veteran road racer Scott Pruett had his work cut out for him April 19-20, when he ran back-to- back races in Mexico City, Mexico. Pruett and teammate Memo Rojas finished second in the Grand Am Rolex Series Mexico City 250 on April 19, and Pruettfinished third&

Tahoe Daily Tribune - Sports Serving South Lake Tahoe. View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Burqueno homers twice in Giant win Nick Sexton tripled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Sergio Burqueno homered twice for the Giants in their 11-8 triumph over the Red Sox in a South Tahoe Little League game on Monday. ·Warriors are regional champs Regional champ Szendrey puts calculus test before tee time ·Edgewood plans to add resort to property As Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline opens to the public today for its 40th anniversary season, there are plans to turn the home of the American Century Championship into a resort. ·Mazzoni tames wind, qualifies for state finals When the winds kicked up in the Carson Valley on Tuesday afternoon, all of those golf rounds that Kyle Mazzoni has played in the wind came in handy.

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