L.A. 1-0 Chivas: Donovan penalty cements win

...do something special."Donovan's goal was the 16th of his career in postseason play, tying Carlos Ruiz's MLS record."We had plenty of opportunities to be on top," said Chivas USA coach...

Donovan shines again in the playoff spotlight

The MLS playoffs have become Landon Donovan's stage on which to shine, as he proved again against Chivas USA, writes Steve Davis.

Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10

The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.

World Series Game 6 news and notes

ESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 6 of the World Series.

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

...New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (top) throws to first after forcing out Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) to turn a double play during the eighth inning of game five of the 2009...

Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6

Diamond Images/Getty Images Andy Pettitte is 3-0 with a 3.24 ERA in four starts this postseason. By Eduardo Perez, ESPN The defending champion Ph...

Utley ties Jackson with 5th HR

Chase Utley hit his fifth homer of the World Series, tying Reggie Jackson's record for the most in one Fall Classic.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, watches his two-run home run with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and umpire Brian Gorman in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball...

Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies

The great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...

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Kneejerk Reactions: Game 4

...How important was that? Brad Lidge, perhaps worried about one of his patented sliders skipping past Carlos Ruiz, fed fastballs to Alex Rodriguez, who drove home Damon with the tie-breaking run. Goat: If...

Phillies not ready to give up title yet

The Phillies aren't quite ready to hand over their championship belts, and in Game 5, they fought off the Yankees and forced this World Series back to New York.

Yankees are playing Series spoilers

An actual Fall Classic had been predicted, but the Yankees are turning it into a ho-hum romp toward a 27th world championship.

...as New York Yankees' Jorge Posada drops the ball on a single to left field by Carlos Ruiz during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series Sunday, Nov...

...Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon (left) scores as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) waits for the ball during the first inning of game four of the 2009 World...