K.C. ALFRED / Union-Tribune
Right fielder Brian Giles singles in the fourth inning against Arizona. He had one other single and a three-run homer. |
Padres give Webb a beating
Giles, Kouzmanoff provide offense that denies Arizona pitcher his 20th win of season
By Tom Krasovic
STAFF WRITER
A few National League pitchers wish Brian Giles had accepted a trade to the Red Sox 19 days ago. Since he spurned Boston, Giles has found his power swing. Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb was on the wrong end of the latest blast, a three-run homer that keyed the Padres' 9-2 win last night at Petco Park.
Missed tackles raise red flag for Chargers
Hurt defensive linemen only part of problem
By Kevin Acee
STAFF WRITER
Adrian Peterson was asked at his offseason camp for kids in Norman, Okla., which was the toughest defense he faced during his rookie year. “The San Diego Chargers,” Peterson replied. He quickly added he was joking.
But . . . ouch.
BYU again picked to top MWC
Cougars hope to land a BCS game bid, too
By Mick McGrane
STAFF WRITER
Summoned to share their insights on the upcoming season, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall and junior defensive end Jan Jorgensen drum their fingers on the dais in a Las Vegas ballroom, awaiting the arrival of the third member of their party. Across the hall, the current face of BYU football, quarterback Max Hall, is in the midst of yet another television interview.
World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic avoids upset
By Ben Walker
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK – Ana Ivanovic raised her racket, ready for an easy overhead slam in what was shaping up as an easy match. Then she somehow spiked the ball right into the net from just a few feet away. Out of whack lately because of an injured right thumb, the world No. 1 was suddenly out of sorts.
HORSE RACING HANK WESCH
Gomez does bicoastal bounceback
Scary fall doesn't hurt rider's bid to win Pacific Classic
DEL MAR – Before the triumphs for Garrett Gomez came the fall. Sixth race, one week ago today. Gomez had to make a crash landing on the Polytrack at Del Mar when his mount, Bella Dancer, decided to take a sharp left a short way out of the gate, sending Gomez airborne.
