Today
GOLF
Stroke Play Championship: 7 a.m. first starting time, Mauna Kea Course.
Tomorrow
VOLLEYBALL
Hawaiian Style Classic: Women: Chaminade vs. Wheeling Jesuit (W. Va.), court 2, Hawaii Pacific vs. Western New Mexico, court 1, 5 p.m.; Brigham Young-Hawaii vs. Seattle Pacific, court 2, Hawaii-Hilo vs. Findlay (Ohio), court 1, 7:30 p.m., Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
BOXING
Fight schedule
Friday
At Arco Arena, Sacramento, Calif. (ESPN), Eric Regan, Roseville, Calif., vs. Sergio Mora, Los Angeles, 10, middleweights.
At Rollins Center Ballroom, Dover (Del.) Downs Hotel & Casino, Koba Gogoladze, Georgia, vs. Fred Neal, San Diego, 12, for Gogoladze's WBO NABO super featherweight title.
Saturday
At Oldenburg, Germany, Arthur Abraham, Germany, vs. Edison Miranda, Miami, 12, for Abraham's IBF middleweight title.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
30 Home Runs and 30 Stolen Bases
American League
Year |
Player, Team |
HR |
SB |
2005 |
Alfonso Soriano, Tex |
36 |
30 |
2003 |
Alfonso Soriano, NY |
38 |
35 |
2002 |
Alfonso Soriano, NY |
39 |
41 |
2001 |
Jose Cruz Jr., Tor |
34 |
32 |
1998 |
Alex Rodriguez, Sea |
42 |
46 |
1998 |
Shawn Green, Tor |
35 |
35 |
1988 |
Jose Canseco, Oak |
42 |
40 |
1987 |
Joe Carter, Cle |
32 |
31 |
1978 |
Bobby Bonds, Chi-Tex |
31 |
43 |
1977 |
Bobby Bonds, Cal |
37 |
41 |
1975 |
Bobby Bonds, NY |
32 |
30 |
1970 |
Tommy Harper, Mil |
31 |
38 |
1922 |
Ken Williams, StL |
39 |
37 |
National League
2006 |
Alfonso Soriano, Was |
41 |
30 |
2004 |
Carlos Beltran, KC-Hou |
38 |
42 |
2004 |
Bobby Abreu, Phi |
30 |
40 |
2002 |
Vladimir Guerrero, Mon |
39 |
40 |
2001 |
Bobby Abreu, Phi |
31 |
36 |
2001 |
Vladimir Guerrero, Mon |
34 |
37 |
2000 |
Preston Wilson, Fla |
31 |
36 |
1999 |
Jeff Bagwell, Hou |
42 |
30 |
1999 |
Raul Mondesi, LA |
33 |
36 |
1997 |
Larry Walker, Col |
49 |
33 |
1997 |
Barry Bonds, SF |
40 |
37 |
1997 |
Jeff Bagwell, Hou |
43 |
31 |
1997 |
Raul Mondesi, LA |
30 |
32 |
1996 |
Barry Bonds, SF |
42 |
40 |
1996 |
Barry Larkin, Cin |
33 |
36 |
1996 |
Dante Bichette, Col |
31 |
31 |
1996 |
Ellis Burks, Col |
40 |
32 |
1995 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi |
36 |
34 |
1995 |
Barry Bonds, SF |
33 |
31 |
1993 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi |
33 |
36 |
1992 |
Barry Bonds, Pit |
34 |
39 |
1991 |
Howard Johnson, NY |
38 |
30 |
1991 |
Ron Gant, Atl |
32 |
34 |
1990 |
Ron Gant, Atl |
32 |
33 |
1990 |
Barry Bonds, Pit |
33 |
52 |
1989 |
Howard Johnson, NY |
36 |
41 |
1987 |
Darryl Strawberry, NY |
39 |
36 |
1987 |
Howard Johnson, NY |
36 |
32 |
1987 |
Eric Davis, Cin |
37 |
50 |
1983 |
Dale Murphy, Atl |
36 |
30 |
1973 |
Bobby Bonds, SF |
39 |
43 |
1969 |
Bobby Bonds, SF |
32 |
45 |
1963 |
Hank Aaron, Mil |
44 |
31 |
1957 |
Willie Mays, NY |
35 |
38 |
1956 |
Willie Mays, NY |
36 |
40 |
2006 Three or More Homer Games
Players who have hit three or more home runs in a game this season:
American League
3 -- Nick Markakis, Baltimore, Aug. 22 vs. Minnesota
3 -- Mark Teixeira, Texas, July 13 at Baltimore
3 -- Vernon Wells, Toronto, May 30 vs. Boston
National League
3 -- Jose Reyes, New York, Aug. 15 at Philadelphia
3 -- Chipper Jones, Atlanta, Aug. 14 at Washington
3 -- Damion Easley, Arizona, June 3 at Atlanta
3 -- Alfonso Soriano, Washington, April 21 vs. Atlanta
3 -- Albert Pujols, St. Louis, April 16 vs. Cincinnati
POLO
Honolulu Club
Samurai Cup
At Waimanalo
Beachcomber Realty 9, Naturally Hawaiian 5
Goal scorers--BR: Beau Broughton 3, Amanda Harrison 2, Rosey Rosecrans, Mike Ebinger, team handicap 2. NH: Jovanna Gianassio 3, Steve Ching, Hank Jacinto.
Most valuable player--Beau Broughton.
Best playing pony--Angelina (owner Alice Broughton).
VOLLEYBALL
Hawaii Invitational
At Kekuhaupio and Keawe gyms
Monday's pool play results
Pool A
Kamehameha def. Moanalua II, 21-3, 21-15, 21-16
Mililani def. Moanalua II, 21-15, 21-8, 21-16
Kamehameha def. Mililani, 21-16, 21-16, 21-10
Pool B
Punahou def. Leilehua, 21-12, 21-12, 21-7
Kalani def. Leilehua, 21-14, 21-13, 21-13
Punahou def. Kalani, 21-12, 21-12, 10-21
Pool C
Roosevelt def. Mid-Pacific, 21-19, 21-17, 21-11
Kahuku def. Mid-Pacific, 21-11, 21-12, 21-9
Kahuku def. Roosevelt, 16-21, 21-10, 21-17
Pool D
Aiea def. Moanalua, 21-17, 21-18, 18-21
Aiea def. Maryknoll, 13-21, 21-19, 21-20
Moanalua def. Maryknoll, 21-19, 21-18, 17-21
Yesterday's pool play results
Pool A
Kamehameha def. Moanalua, 25-12, 25-22
Moanalua def. Kahuku, 27-26, 25-22
Kamehameha vs. Kahuku, split, 25-9, 22-25
Pool B
Punahou def. Roosevelt, 25-18, 26-24
Roosevelt def. Aiea, 25-17, 25-19
Punahou def. Aiea, 25-14, 25-15
Pool C
Kalani def. Moanalua II, 25-15, 27-25
Maryknoll def. Moanalua II, 25-15, 25-16
Maryknoll def. Kalani, 25-22, 25-22
Pool D
Mililani def. Leilehua, 25-22, 25-19
Mid-Pacific def. Leilehua, 25-18, 25-16
Mililani def. Mid-Pacific, 27-26, 25-17
GOLF
U.S. Amateur Championship
Stroke play qualifying
At Chaska, Minn.
Note: x-Playoff continues Wednesday for the final six qualifying spots
Second round leading qualifiers
Billy Horschel, Grant, Fla., |
60c-78h |
-- |
138 |
Mark Harrell, Hazlehurst, Ga. |
66c-74h |
-- |
140 |
Kyle Davis, Kennett Square, Pa. |
68c-73h |
-- |
141 |
Greg Machtaler, Canada |
74h-67c |
-- |
141 |
Eddie Olson, Aptos, Calif. |
66c-76h |
-- |
142 |
Jeff Bell, Plano, Texas |
72h-70c |
-- |
142 |
Alex Prugh, Spokane, Wash. |
74h-68c |
-- |
142 |
Oliver Fisher, England |
72h-70c |
-- |
142 |
Beck Troutman, Fernwood, Miss. |
69c-73h |
-- |
142 |
Bronson La'Cassie, Australia |
74h-68c |
-- |
142 |
Pablo Martin, Spain |
72h-70c |
-- |
142 |
Hawaii qualifier |
Casey Watabu, Kapaa |
73h-73c |
-- |
146 |
Other Hawaii participants who did not qualify
Tadd Fujikawa, Honolulu |
79h-70c |
-- |
149 |
Matthew Ma, Aiea |
81c-80h |
-- |
161 |
Bradley Shigezawa, Honolulu |
88h-76c |
-- |
164 |
Casey Nakama Junior Tour
Kauai championship
At Poipu Bay and Wailua Courses
A flight |
Cyd Okino |
79-74 |
-- |
153 |
Travis Sonomura |
79-82 |
-- |
161 |
Rob Kishi |
79-83 |
-- |
162 |
Tyler Ota |
78-86 |
-- |
164 |
Nicole Sakamoto |
81-83 |
-- |
164 |
Zakry Akagi-Bustin |
86-82 |
-- |
168 |
David Gans |
81-87 |
-- |
168 |
Christopher Lum |
88-82 |
-- |
170 |
Jay Kishi |
80-92 |
-- |
172 |
Kyle Kurihara |
86-87 |
-- |
173 |
Jefferson Yee |
91-84 |
-- |
175 |
Kyton Keliiaa |
93-86 |
-- |
179 |
Kekoa McBride |
88-91 |
-- |
179 |
Channing Nueku |
87-94 |
-- |
181 |
Evan Nagano |
90-94 |
-- |
184 |
B flight |
Kacie Harada (won playoff) |
90-84 |
-- |
174 |
Matthew Ho |
89-85 |
-- |
174 |
Ross Horiuchi |
90-86 |
-- |
176 |
Jade Salvador |
91-89 |
-- |
180 |
Marissa Suehiro |
85-95 |
-- |
180 |
James Secritario |
94-93 |
-- |
187 |
Andrew Ouchi |
100-98 |
-- |
198 |
Geoffrey Min |
115-108 |
-- |
223 |
C flight |
Justin Kurihara |
73-73 |
-- |
146 |
Tyler Ichiki |
72-77 |
-- |
149 |
Margaret Min |
78-72 |
-- |
150 |
Jarin Harada |
77-76 |
-- |
156 |
Troy Kakugawa |
86-77 |
-- |
163 |
Cody Machida |
82-83 |
-- |
165 |
Dylan Takabayashi |
84-84 |
-- |
168 |
Devin Nakata |
93-80 |
-- |
173 |
Kai Hayashida |
88-87 |
-- |
175 |
Iris Kawada |
89-90 |
-- |
179 |
Ashley Yuen |
98-89 |
-- |
187 |
Keenan Chung |
89-100 |
-- |
189 |
Landon Chung |
108-89 |
-- |
197 |
Elizabeth Shishido |
100-99 |
-- |
199 |
World rankings
Through August 20
1. Tiger Woods |
USA |
20.99 |
2. Phil Mickelson |
USA |
8.93 |
3. Jim Furyk |
USA |
7.67 |
4. Vijay Singh |
Fij |
7.32 |
5. Retief Goosen |
SAf |
6.49 |
6. Adam Scott |
Aus |
6.42 |
7. Geoff Ogilvy |
Aus |
5.98 |
8. Ernie Els |
SAf |
5.88 |
9. Sergio Garcia |
Spn |
5.72 |
10. Luke Donald |
Eng |
5.42 |
11. David Howell |
Eng |
4.85 |
12. David Toms |
USA |
4.64 |
13. Chris DiMarco |
USA |
4.48 |
14. Trevor Immelman |
SAf |
4.25 |
15. Colin Montgomerie |
Sco |
4.22 |
16. Jose Maria Olazabal |
Spn |
4.06 |
17. Henrik Stenson |
Swe |
4.00 |
18. Padraig Harrington |
Ire |
3.86 |
19. Tim Clark |
SAf |
3.85 |
20. Chad Campbell |
USA |
3.77 |
21. Darren Clarke |
NIr |
3.60 |
22. Stuart Appleby |
Aus |
3.58 |
23. Angel Cabrera |
Arg |
3.43 |
24. Michael Campbell |
NZl |
3.39 |
25. Carl Pettersson |
Swe |
3.38 |
26. Nick O'Hern |
Aus |
3.36 |
27. Davis Love III |
USA |
3.34 |
28. Rod Pampling |
Aus |
3.30 |
29. Kenny Perry |
USA |
3.26 |
30. Rory Sabbatini |
SAf |
3.16 |
31. Stephen Ames |
Can |
3.15 |
32. Paul Casey |
Eng |
3.11 |
33. Scott Verplank |
USA |
3.09 |
34. Thomas Bjorn |
Den |
3.02 |
35. Mike Weir |
Can |
2.97 |
36. Robert Allenby |
Aus |
2.95 |
37. Zach Johnson |
USA |
2.93 |
38. Stewart Cink |
USA |
2.90 |
39. Tom Lehman |
USA |
2.88 |
40. Fred Couples |
USA |
2.78 |
41. Robert Karlsson |
Swe |
2.74 |
42. Paul McGinley |
Ire |
2.63 |
43. Tim Herron |
USA |
2.58 |
44. Ben Crane |
USA |
2.57 |
45. Lee Westwood |
Eng |
2.54 |
46. Shingo Katayama |
Jpn |
2.53 |
47. Miguel Angel Jimenez |
Spn |
2.51 |
48. Bart Bryant |
USA |
2.49 |
49. Johan Edfors |
Swe |
2.47 |
50. Choi Kyung-Ju |
Kor |
2.46 |
51. Arron Oberholser |
USA |
2.39 |
52. Lucas Glover |
USA |
2.35 |
53. Paul Broadhurst |
Eng |
2.34 |
54. Sean O'Hair |
USA |
2.32 |
55. Ian Poulter |
Eng |
2.30 |
56. Fred Funk |
USA |
2.26 |
57. Vaughn Taylor |
USA |
2.22 |
58. Tom Pernice Jr. |
USA |
2.20 |
59. Richard Green |
Aus |
2.17 |
60. Niclas Fasth |
Swe |
2.10 |
TENNIS
U.S. Open Seeds
At New York, Aug. 28-Sept. 10
Men
Top 32--1. Roger Federer, Switzerland; 2. Rafael Nadal, Spain; 3. Ivan Ljubicic, Croatia; 4. David Nalbandian, Argentina; 5. James Blake, United States; 6. Tommy Robredo, Spain; 7. Nikolay Davydenko, Russia; 8. Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus; 9. Andy Roddick, United States; 10. Fernando Gonzalez, Chile; 11. David Ferrer, Spain; 12. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic; 13. Jarkko Nieminen, Finland; 14. Tommy Haas, Germany; 15. Lleyton Hewitt, Australia; 16. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Spain.
17. Andy Murray, Britain; 18. Robby Ginepri, United States; 19. Dominik Hrbaty, Slovakia; 20. Novak Djokovic, Serbia; 21. Gaston Gaudio, Argentina; 22. Fernando Verdasco, Spain; 23. Dmitry Tursunov, Russia; 24. Jose Acasuso, Argentina; 25. Richard Gasquet, France; 26. Olivier Rochus, Belgium; 27. Gael Monfils, France; 28. Agustin Calleri, Argentina; 29. Jonas Bjorkman, Sweden; 30. Sebastien Grosjean, France; 31. Juan Ignacio Chela, Argentina; 32. Kristof Vliegen, Belgium.
Women
Top 32--1. Amelie Mauresmo, France; 2. Justine Henin-Hardenne, Belgium; 3. Maria Sharapova, Russia; 4. Elena Dementieva, Russia; 5. Nadia Petrova, Russia; 6. Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia; 7. Patty Schnyder, Switzerland; 8. Martina Hingis, Switzerland; 9. Nicole Vaidisova, Czech Republic; 10. Lindsay Davenport, United States; 11. Anastasia Myskina, Russia; 12. Dinara Safina, Russia; 13. Mary Pierce, France; 14. Francesca Schiavone, Italy; 15. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany; 16. Ana Ivanovic, Serbia.
17. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia; 18. Flavia Pennetta, Italy; 19. Jelena Jankovic, Serbia; 20. Maria Kirilenko, Russia; 21. Shahar Peer, Israel; 22. Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia; 23. Anna Chakvetadze, Russia; 24. Li Na, China; 25. Anabel Medina Garrigues, Spain; 26. Marion Bartoli, France; 27. Tatiana Golovin, France; 28. Ai Sugiyama, Japan; 29. Zheng Jie, China; 30. Venus Williams, United States; 31. Nathalie Dechy, France; 32. Elena Likhovtseva, Russia
Pilot Pen
At New Haven, Conn.
Men's second round singles
Jose Acasuso (6), Argentina, def. Nicolas Mahut, France, 7-5, 3-3, retired.
Juan Ignacio Chela (12), Argentina, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-3, 6-2.
Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, def. Arnaud Clement, France, 6-2, 6-1.
Paradorn Srichaphan (16), Thailand, def. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4.
Fernando Verdasco (7), Spain, def. Julien Benneteau, France, 7-6 (4), 6-4.
David Ferrer (5), Spain, def. Mardy Fish, United States, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (5).
Agustin Calleri (10), Argentina, def. Max Mirnyi, Belarus, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
Marcos Baghdatis (3), Cyprus, def. Michael Berrer, Germany, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6).
Jurgen Melzer, Austria, def. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (1), 6-4.
Gael Monfils (9), France, def. Marc Gicquel, France, 7-6 (6), 6-4.
Jarko Nieminen (4), Finland, def. Greg Rusedski, Britain, 7-6 (2), 6-4.
Olivier Rochus (8), Belgium, def. Gilles Simon, France, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Nicolas Massu (14), Chile, def. Boris Pashanski, Serbia, 6-3, 7-6 (4).
Robin Soderling (15), Sweden, def. Sam Querrey, United States, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1.
Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo, Spain, def. James Blake (1), United States, 2-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4).
Xavier Malisse (13), Belgium, def. Robin Vik, Czech Republic, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.
Women's first round singles
Mara Santangelo, Italy, def. Anastasia Myskina (8), Russia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Galina Voskoboeva, Russia, def. Anna Chakvetadze, Russia, 6-3, 6-5, retired.
Lindsay Davenport (7), United States, def. Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, 6-3, 6-3.
Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4.
Women's second round singles
Svetlana Kuznetsova (5), Russia, def. Tatiana Golovin, France, 6-0, 2-6, 6-4.
Samantha Stosur, Australia, def. Sun Tiantian, China, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
Forest Hills Classic
At New York
First round singles
Anna Smashnova, Israel, def. Julia Schruff, Germany, 6-2, 4-3, retired.
Meghann Shaughnessy, United States, def. Marta Domachowska, Poland, 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-5.
Maria Elena Camerin, Italy, def. Emilie Loit, France, 6-1, 6-3.
Severine Bremond, France, def. Sofia Arvidsson (2), Sweden, 6-3, 7-5.
TRANSACTIONS
Baseball
American League
BOSTON RED SOX--Placed SS Alex Gonzalez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 19. Recalled LHP Kason Gabbard from Pawtucket of the IL. Purchased the contract of INF Dustin Pedoria from Pawtucket. Optioned LHP Javier Lopez to Pawtucket.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS--Optioned LHP Ron Flores to Sacramento of the PCL. Recalled LHP Brad Halsey from Sacramento.
SEATTLE MARINERS--Purchased the contract of RHP Cha Seung Baek from Tacoma of the PCL. Recalled OF T.J. Bohn from Tacoma. Optioned OF Adam Jones to Tacoma.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS--Placed INF Cesar Izturis on the 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of OF Buck Coats from Iowa of the PCL.
COLORADO ROCKIES--Recalled INF Kaz Matsui from Colorado Springs of the PCL. Designated INF Jason Smith for assignment.
NEW YORK METS--Acquired OF Shawn Green and cash from Arizona for LHP Evan MacLane. Added RHP Guillermo Mota to the roster. Optioned LHP Royce Ring to Norfolk of the IL. Designated OF Victor Diaz for assignment.
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES--Acquired INF Jose Hernandez from Pittsburgh for cash. Placed CF Aaron Rowand on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Michael Bourn from Scranton-Wilkes Barre of the IL. Purchased the contract of 2B Joe Thurston from Scranton.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS--Purchased the contract of INF Henry Mateo from New Orleans of the PCL. Designated RHP Travis Hughes for assignment.
Basketball
National Basketball Association
DENVER NUGGETS--Named Mike Dunlap assistant coach.
INDIANA PACERS--Acquired F Al Harrington and C John Edwards from the Atlanta Hawks for a 2007 first-round draft pick.
Football
National Football League
ATLANTA FALCONS--Signed K Miro Kesic.
BALTIMORE RAVENS--Released FB B.J. Dean, WR Tres Moses and OL Robin Meadow.
BUFFALO BILLS--Released LB Courtney Watson, OT Matt Morgan, DT LaWaylon Brown and DT Faafetai Tupa'i.
CAROLINA PANTHERS--Released LB Sean Tufts.
CLEVELAND BROWNS--Traded WR Carlton Brewster to Green Bay for DB Therrian Fontenot.
GREEN BAY PACKERS--Released WR Marc Boerigter.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS--Signed DL Jason Davis, DL Phillip Alexander and DL Mark Word.
Hockey
National Hockey League
BOSTON BRUINS--Re-signed C Patrice Bergeron to a multiyear contract.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS--Signed C Eric Bohuniecki.
College
FORDHAM--Named Steve Treffiletti men's assistant basketball coach and Ann Marie Porada assistant athletic trainer.
GEORGIA--Promoted Stephanie Ransom to director of business operations.
GRAMBLING STATE--Named Wilbert Early softball coach.
MASSACHUSETTS--Named Damian Mincey assistant linebackers coach.
MONTANA STATE--Dismissed sophomore G Jacques Wilson from the men's basketball team.
NEW ORLEANS--Signed Tom Walter, baseball coach, to a contract extension through 2010.
PHILADELPHIA--Named Matt Hartman men's assistant basketball coach.
SAN FRANCISCO STATE--Named Tony Dress baseball coach.
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE--Named Bob Caswell and Alex Hill assistant baseball coaches.
TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI--Announced the resignation of Hector Salinas, baseball coach.
UC DAVIS--Named Greg Clink men's basketball associate head coach.
VERMONT--Named John Becker men's basketball director of operations.
WEST VIRGINIA--Suspended F Jarrod Smith indefinitely from the soccer team for a violation of team rules.