States continue spending sprees

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Rickey's first time, and Rice's last, on Hall ballot

Career steals leader Rickey Henderson heads 10 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, joining holdovers Mark McGwire and Jim Rice - eligible for the final time.

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Indians pitcher, broadcaster Herb Score dies

CLEVELAND (AP) -Herb Score, the Cleveland Indians pitcher and former broadcaster whose promise on the mound was shattered by a line drive, died Tuesday. He was 75.

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Fenway Park getting more seats, roof repairs

BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox are adding more seats to 96-year-old Fenway Park.

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Pujols and Pedroia deserve MVP awards

Expert: The annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards parade begins next week - managers, rookies, Cy Youngs and MVPs, in order of appearance. In one of the closer races, expect Albert Pujols to edge out Philly's Ryan Howard and Chase Utley for the NL MVP.

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Manny not a gamble worth taking

Sporting News: I wouldn't touch Manny. Sorry, not interested. Too much risk. Too much Manny. I understand what I'd be passing on. I understand how good he is. He can hit 36 home runs and drive in 117 runs with his eyes closed.

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Americans' productivity stronger than expected

Americans' productivity soared in the spring while labor costs declined, two welcome outcomes that should relieve concerns that inflation is getting out of hand.

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NASCAR apologizes for Indianapolis tire fiasco

NASCAR is apologizing for the tire fiasco that ruined Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and has already started working to avoid a repeat.

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