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OTTAWA - There will not be a women's world hockey championship in the same year as a Winter Olympics any time soon.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The day began with news of Jered Weaver's broken left elbow, and the Angels' pitching performance in their home opener against Oakland did nothing to lighten the mood.

SEATTLE - After seeing one of their promising young prospects and a key veteran reliever get knocked around by the worst hitting team in the American League, the Seattle Mariners may be facing decisions about a spot in its rotation and bullpen.

SAN FRANCISCO - When Juan Nicasio walked the first two batters in the sixth inning, what appeared to be a safe lead quickly disappeared for the Colorado Rockies.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics had more than their share of comeback road victories en route to a surprising AL West title last season, and they picked up yet another to spoil the Angels' home debut.

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks scored four runs in the first inning and had some good opportunities to add to their lead later in the game. They couldn't do it, and now they have their first losing streak of the season.

SEATTLE - The breakout Houston manager Bo Porter kept saying was coming finally showed up. And it wasn't just a little offensive outburst by the Astros.

SAN FRANCISCO - One bad inning ended up ruining Tim Lincecum's start. Brandon Crawford and the rest of the San Francisco hitters made sure it wasn't a wasted night for the Giants.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Kobe Bryant looked around, drew in a breath and gathered himself. Time for one of the game's best closers to get to work with the score tied to start the fourth quarter.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mike Pelfrey gave his fan section little to applaud against the Kansas City Royals.