WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 SPORTS

Waqar reinstated as coach England ready to move on Magath apologises to fans : Former was reinstated as coach yes- LONDON: Stuart Broad says the England team can revive their for- LONDON: Fulham manager Felix Magath has apologised to fans after terday and quickly made it clear that his main target was the 50-over World tunes after a torrid winter and the sacking of Kevin Pietersen but Saturday’s lacklustre 4-1 defeat by Stoke City ended their 13-year stay in the Cup in Australia and New Zealand next year. must not rush into more more changes after a period of major Premier League, and says he will look to the club’s youth team to help them The Pakistan Board (PCB) announced in a statement that Waqar had upheaval in the coaching setup. Broad, England’s Twenty20 captain, return to the top flight. The west Londoners needed three points for any realis- been given a two-year contract. The former fast bowler was also given the job oversaw a disastrous World Twenty20 campaign and played in the tic hope of avoiding relegation but never gave themselves a chance with a in 2010 before quitting in late 2011 for personal and health reasons. “I am humiliating 5-0 Ashes series defeat in Australia that led to Pietersen half-hearted performance at the Britannia Stadium that meant Sunday’s match extremely pleased to have been selected as head coach,” Waqar said on being sacked, coach Andy Flower leaving and spinner Graeme against Crystal Palace has nothing but pride riding on it. “We as a team, and I Tuesday. “My immediate aim is to prepare the team for the upcoming busy Swann retiring before before the series was over. Following that include myself and management, would like to apologise for our bad perform- cricket season including next year’s World Cup.” winter of discontent England have re-appointed Peter Moores as ance on Saturday,” the 60-year-old said on the club website (www.fulhamfc.com). Waqar was the hot favorite for the role after Australian coach, sacked batting coach Graham Gooch and faced continuous “It certainly was not what you as fans were expecting and should rightfully decided in February not to extend his two-year contract with the questions about the decision to ditch talismanic batsman Pietersen. demand of us, but we were unable to perform on the day, resulting in our down- PCB. Fast bowler Broad, however, pointed to the team’s ability to fall. “The support that you have given us has been exceptional and is Another former captain, , was named interim renew and reinvigorate themselves following previous high profile much appreciated. I do realise that you have been through diffi- coach for the Asia Cup and World Twenty20 tournaments earli- departures as proof that England can move on from the Pietersen cult times this season, but you have continued to be our ever- er this year. Moin has now been appointed as chief selector affair to rediscover their winning touch in a new era. faithful 12th man and I cannot praise and thank you enough.” and manager of the national team. Waqar, 42, who took 373 “Every player gets dropped and every player moves on,” Broad German Magath is the club’s third manager this season after test and 416 one-day , formed a formidable new-ball told reporters at the Royal Opera House launch of insurance compa- Martin Jol and Rene Meulensteen were both sacked. He attack with Wasim Akram in the 1990s before retiring in ny Royal London’s sponsorship of English one-day cricket. arrived with the reputation as a hard task-master and 2003. “Cricket will always continue when anyone is out of the setup. I having never suffered relegation as a manager but was It is Pakistan’s seventh coaching appointment since 2008 remember there being a big thing when Freddie Flintoff retired and unable to inspire enough of an upturn in form, leading in a list that also includes Australian , Intikhab how the England team would cope, then we had the most success- them to three wins in his 11 league matches in Alam and .—Reuters ful three years an England team’s ever had. It can happen.”—Reuters charge.—Reuters Tigers maul Astros

DETROIT: Max Scherzer allowed just three home run to break a deadlock in the fifth hits and struck out nine batters over eight inning as the Mariners beat the Athletics for innings, leading the Detroit Tigers past the their third straight victory and eighth in 10 Houston Astros 2-0 Monday for their season- games. high sixth straight victory. Rajai Davis broke a Chris Young (2-0) allowed two hits over six scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh strong innings to win his second straight and Victor Martinez hit a solo homer in the start. The right-hander faced the minimum eighth. Catcher Alex Avila threw out two run- through three and didn’t allow a hit until Jed ners in the late innings for the Tigers, who Lowrie’s one-out single in the fourth. Brandon have the best record in the AL. Houston, Moss hit a tying two-run homer two batters which has the worst record in the majors, has later. Scott Kazmir (4-1), off to the best start in lost three in a row. Scherzer (4-1) earned his his career, was tagged for eight hits and four fourth straight win. Joe Nathan pitched the runs in six innings. ninth for his sixth save in eight chances. Jarred Cosart (1-3) allowed an unearned run ANGELS 4, YANKEES 1 and four hits in seven innings. The Angels scored three runs off five straight walks in the eighth inning after Jered TWINS 1, INDIANS 0 Eduardo Escobar homered to lead off the Weaver escaped a based-loaded jam with no 10th inning against Cleveland closer John outs in the top half as Los Angeles beat the Axford, giving the Twins a win. Escobar, who Yankees. entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh, con- Yankees relievers Shawn Kelley (0-2), Matt nected on a 1-0 pitch from Axford (0-3), driv- Thornton and Preston Claiborne walked six ing it over the wall in right for his first homer overall in the eighth, the most walks in an since June 20 and fourth of his career in 344 inning by New York since 1990. at-bats. Caleb Thielbar (2-0) pitched a perfect Weaver (3-2) allowed a run and six hits in ninth and Glen Perkins struck out two in the eight innings, struck out seven and walked 10th for his eighth save. one. Weaver bounded off the mound pump- ing his fist and shouting in excitement after MARINERS 4, ATHLETICS 2 getting Derek Jeter to ground into an inning- Stefen Romero hit his first major league ending double play in the eighth.—AP

PHILADELPHIA: Phillies’ Marlon Byrd (left) is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Josh Thole while trying to score on a fly out by Ryan Howard during the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game. —AP Blue Jays blank Phillies

PHILADELPHIA: Jose Reyes hit a leadoff Zack Greinke (5-1) got a hard-luck first loss of Milwaukee, which had lost four of its last five homer and JA Happ allowed three hits over the season and Danny Espinosa added a two- entering the game. The Brewers still have the five innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the run homer in the eighth. best record in baseball at 22-11. Milwaukee Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Monday. remained the only team in baseball to not Facing his former team, Happ (1-0) walked GIANTS 11, PIRATES 10 lose when scoring at least four runs, improv- four and pitched out of trouble often in his A throwing error by pitcher Jared Hughes ing to 18-0 in those games. first start of the season. The left-hander was on a sacrifice bunt by reliever Jean Machi in Matt Garza (2-3) allowed three runs and filling in for injured righty Brendan Morrow. the 13th allowed the San Francisco Giants to eight hits in six innings for Milwaukee. Mike DETROIT: Tigers’ Victor Martinez hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros in Four relievers finished off the seven-hitter. score the winning run and overcome a six-run Bolsinger (1-2) took the loss for the the eighth inning of a baseball game. —AP Kyle Kendrick (0-3) lost his eighth straight deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hughes Diamondbacks after giving up four runs and decision, dating to last season. He gave up (1-1) came on to start the 13th. seven hits in five innings. three runs and seven hits in seven innings. With one out, he walked Hunter Pence and The Phillies failed to go two games above hit Juan Perez with a pitch. Machi (5-0), in just ROCKIES 8, RANGERS 2 California Chrome .500 for the first time since Oct. 1, 2012. They the second plate appearance of his four-year Troy Tulowitzki homered twice and Jordan are 0-4 in those situations this season. career, then dropped down a bunt, which Lyles pitched eight strong innings as the Hughes fielded and threw wildly past first Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers. faces lighter load CARDINALS 4, BRAVES 3 base as Pence scored from second base. Nolan Arenado also homered to extend his Matt Carpenter’s two-run double in the Backup catcher Hector Sanchez had four hitting streak to 25 games. It is the longest in LOUISVILLE: Before his workload and the early in a slower-than-expected race also paid fifth inning helped carry the St. Louis hits and three RBIs in the Giants 20-hit attack, the majors this season. scrutiny become heavier next week, California off, allowing California Chrome to save his Cardinals past the slumping Atlanta Braves, while Buster Posey, who got a day off from Tulowitzki had his first multi-homer game Chrome will enjoy a few light days. The best for the stretch in the 19-horse field. He who shook up their lineup but still lost their catching, had three hits, three runs scored of the season and the ninth of his career. He Kentucky Derby champion looked fresh fol- went on to his fifth straight win and seventh seventh in a row. and two RBIs. Machi pitched two scoreless hit a two-run shot off Texas starter Martin lowing his 13/4-length victory at Churchill in 11 starts. Commanding Curve was second Desperate for more offense, Braves manag- innings and Sergio Romo worked the 13th for Perez in the fifth and hit another two-run Downs on Saturday and seemed to be han- and Danza third. er Fredi Gonzalez batted pitcher Aaron his 10th save. homer off reliever Shawn Tolleson to give dling the ensuing fame quite well. After a Despite the huge spotlight and expecta- Harang eighth and put second baseman Colorado a 7-1 lead in the seventh. It was Sunday morning walk and bath, the chestnut tions, California Chrome fulfilled them in rac- Ramiro Pena in the ninth spot. Pena had two WHITE SOX 3, CUBS 1 more than enough for Lyles (4-0), who came colt stood tall and proud like a runway model, ing’s marquee event by remaining unfazed. hits, including a seventh-inning homer that Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking RBI dou- within three outs of the second complete making sure photographers got plenty of pic- He was just as laid back Sunday morning brought the Braves within a run, but they ble in a two-run 12th and Jose Quintana game of his career. tures. With attention likely to increase as while soaking up attention from media and couldn’t overcome a 4-0 deficit. allowed one hit over seven innings, as the California Chrome heads to Pimlico for the visitors. Taking advantage of shaky defense, Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs. PADRES 6, ROYALS 5 Preakness on May 17, trainer Art Sherman “He’s pretty good that way, just takes Carpenter doubled in two runs and Matt Quintana and five relievers combined on a Will Venable hit a two-run single in the wants his horse as relaxed as possible before everything in stride,” said Alan Sherman, who Holiday followed with a run-scoring single. four-hitter, and the White Sox came away with 12th inning to give the San Diego Padres a returning to work. The horse will rest this co-trains the horse with his father. “He got a Peter Bourjos had an RBI single in the sixth to the win after dropping four straight and six of win over the Kansas City Royals. Venable sin- week at Churchill Downs before flying to little worked up Saturday on his way over to extend St. Louis’ lead. Shelby Miller (4-2) got seven to their crosstown rivals. The winning gled off Tim Collins (0-2) and over the head of Baltimore next Monday to prepare for the the paddock, but once he got in he was fine. the win and Trevor Rosenthal earned his ninth rally started when Alexei Ramirez singled off right fielder Lorenzo Cain to score Chris Triple Crown’s next jewel. For the 77-year-old He just loves to train and loves to run, that save. Harang (3-3) took the loss. Justin Grimm with two out and stole second. Denorfia with the tying run and Yonder Sherman it means adjusting his training rou- horse.” Stride is the operative word for Tyler Flowers walked, and Semien lined a 1-1 Alonso with the winning run from second tine from several weeks between starts to just California Chrome this week. Alan Sherman MARLINS 4, METS 3 pitch over third baseman Mike Olt’s head to base. a few with the Preakness followed by the said the horse will walk for a few days before Casey McGehee hit a sharp grounder that make it 2-1. Grimm (1-1) plunked pinch-hitter Mike Moustakas hit an RBI single in the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Which is why jogging and then traveling. caromed into right field off the back of reliev- Paul Konerko on the left arm to load the bases 12th off Tim Stauffer (1-0) to give the Royals a California Chrome will remain at racing’s most While Alan Sherman handles those duties, er Gonzalez Germen’s foot, allowing the win- and walked Alejandro De Aza to make it a brief lead. Jedd Gyorko’s solo homer with one famous track instead of flying back home or his dad will be back in Southern California ning run to score, as the Miami Marlins rallied two-run game. out in the ninth inning off Royals closer Greg arriving early to prepare for the 1 3/16-mile tending to his other horses. Sherman figures late from a three-run deficit to beat the New Holland tied the game at 4. It was Holland’s race at Pimlico. to get a hero’s reception and he welcomes York Mets. BREWERS 8, DIAMONDBACKS 0 first blown save in eight chances. “Rather than shift to different tracks, he the break after getting little sleep following Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a tying double in Carlos Gomez hit a home run and drove in Eric Hosmer homered and drove in three likes it here, he likes his surroundings,” said his biggest victory, a whirlwind that included the eighth off Daisuke Matsuzaka, who failed three runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers runs for Kansas City, which extended its sea- Sherman, who became the oldest trainer to several rounds of interviews. California to retire any of the five batters he faced in over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martin son-high losing streak to five games despite a win the Derby. “Let him freshen up for a few Chrome’s low maintenance has allowed relief of Jonathon Niese. Giancarlo Stanton Maldonado and Jean Segura also homered for season-high 16 hits.—AP days and we’ll get over there probably four or Sherman the luxury of getting away. “I don’t had an RBI single and the Marlins scored five days before just to school him like I really have to do too much with him, just keep another run on shortstop Omar Quintanilla’s MLB results/standings always do.” him happy, keep him fresh,” Sherman said. fielding error in the eighth. Sherman’s strategy certainly worked for “He’s coming back in two weeks, and I’ve nev- Christian Yelich led off the ninth with a sin- Minnesota 1, Cleveland 0 (10 innings); Washington 4, LA Dodgers 0; Toronto 3, Philadelphia 0; San Francisco 11, California Chrome in the Derby, where the 5-2 er run horses back in two weeks as a rule. I’m gle off Scott Rice (0-1). He advanced to sec- Pittsburgh 10 (13 Innings); Detroit 2, Houston 0; St. Louis 4, Atlanta 3; Miami 4, NY Mets 3; Chicago White Sox 3, favorite became the first California-bred more seven weeks, six weeks... “I’ll let the ond on Ed Lucas’ sacrifice. Germen intention- Chicago Cubs 1 (12 innings); Milwaukee 8, Arizona 3; Colorado 8, Texas 2; LA Angels 4, NY Yankees 1; Seattle 4, Oakland champion since Decidedly in 1962. horse tell me. I’m not going to be no fancy- ally walked Giancarlo Stanton before 2; San Diego 6, Kansas City 5 (12 innings). Jockey Victor Espinoza’s decision to lay off works, no fancy-this, just keep him fresh.”—AP McGehee got his RBI single. Marlins closer American League National League Steve Cishek (2-1) pitched a scoreless ninth Eastern Division Eastern Division for the win. W L PCT GB Washington 18 14 .563 - Baltimore 15 14 .517 - Atlanta 17 14 .548 0.5 NATIONALS 4, DODGERS 0 NY Yankees 16 15 .516 - Miami 17 15 .531 1 Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer in Boston 15 17 .469 1.5 NY Mets 16 15 .516 1.5 the first inning, and - thanks to an odd-mov- Tampa Bay 15 17 .469 1.5 Philadelphia 15 15 .500 2 Toronto 15 17 .469 1.5 ing storm that produced an interminable rain Central Division Central Division Milwaukee 22 11 .667 - delay - the Washington Nationals didn’t finish Detroit 18 9 .667 - off the Los Angeles Dodgers until some six Minnesota 15 15 .500 4.5 St. Louis 17 16 .515 5 hours later on Tuesday morning, gaining sole Chicago White Sox 16 17 .485 5 Cincinnati 15 16 .484 6 possession of first place in the NL East. Jordan Kansas City 14 17 .452 6 Pittsburgh 12 20 .375 9.5 Zimmerman pitched four shutout innings Cleveland 13 19 .406 7.5 Chicago Cubs 11 19 .367 9.5 before the game was halted, and five relievers Western Division Western Division threw an inning apiece after play resumed. In Oakland 19 13 .594 - San Francisco 21 11 .656 - between, there was a delay of 3 hours, 17 Texas 17 15 .531 2 Colorado 20 14 .588 2 minutes while a narrow, cigar-shaped storm LA Angels 16 15 .516 2.5 LA Dodgers 18 15 .545 3.5 Seattle 15 15 .500 3 took its time soaking D.C. and not much else. San Diego 15 18 .455 6.5 LOUISVILLE: California Chrome, winner of the 140th Kentucky Derby, walks the shed Houston 10 22 .313 9 Arizona 11 24 .314 11.5 row with assistant trainer Alan Sherman at Churchill Downs. —AP As it was, Aaron Barrett (2-0) got the win,