 SLAM! Sports |
Shortcake, long ball for Matsui
San Francisco Chronicle - As he entered the stadium on Thursday, Hideki Matsui received a strawberry shortcake from the Japanese media. He celebrated his 34th birthday again in the sixth inning, when he cracked a grand slam off Joe Blanton to account for all of the Yankees' … Yankees 4, Athletics 1 On His Birthday, Matsui Gives Yankees … Grand slam gives Yankees win over Blanton, A's |
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 The Missoulian |
Plan the parade in Boston - it's all but over for LA
San Francisco Chronicle - And play a sad calliope send-off for Kobe Bryant and the Los(t) Angeles Lakers. If the Boston Celtics can't close this deal, up 3-1 in the Finals and floating 8 miles high, Red Auerbach will come back from the great beyond and personally kick their … NBA Finals: Celtics Rally, Win Game 4 Celtics overcome 24-point deficit to stun Lakers |
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 Washington Post |
Tiger Woods 4 shots back as US Open begins
Washington Post - By DOUG FERGUSON AP SAN DIEGO — The focus fell to golf's biggest stars, with fans crammed together a dozen deep in spots at Torrey Pines to see how Tiger Woods dealt with a tender knee and whether Phil Mickelson could overcome so much US Open … Hicks, Streelman lead US Open; favorites struggle Red numbers not endangered species at Torrey Pines - Golf |
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 The Money Times |
Another Close Road Loss for Braves
New York Times - By AP Jeff Ridgway hit pinch-hitter Reed Johnson with the bases loaded in the 11th inning Thursday as the host Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-2. Chicago Cubs defeat Atlanta Braves, 3-2, in 11 innings Cubs' Johnson hit by pitch to score winner |
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 Sonoma Index-Tribune |
In NASCAR, As In Life, You-Know-Who Knows Best
PaddockTalk - The term "inheritance" has become nearly synonymous with money. It is true that we may inherit some cash from our fathers (a tradition I wholeheartedly support, Daddy, if you're reading this), but they give us so much more than that. Mark Story: Owensboro's NASCAR glory fading Racing: Tracks highlight Father's Day |
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 The Money Times |
It's a blast — Sox roll
Boston Globe - The grand slam belonged to Mike Lowell, the drought-busting home run to Kevin Youkilis, the shutdown pitching to Jon Lester, the victory to the Red Sox. Red Sox defeat Orioles, 9-2 Hits keep coming for Red Sox |
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 Vancouver Sun |
Ovechkin Wins MVP; Boudreau Is Coach of Year
Washington Post - By Tarik El-Bashir TORONTO, June 12 — When Alex Ovechkin accepted the Lester B. Pearson Award, given to the most outstanding player as voted by his peers, the Washington Capitals' left wing apologized to the crowd for stumbling during his acceptance … Ovechkin, Datsyuk highlight NHL award winners Capitals’ Ovechkin Takes Top Honors |
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 The Money Times |
A dynamite effort
Boston Globe - HOUSTON - This was not a grudge match of last season's MLS Cup - at least not for the Revolution. The makeup of the team had been altered too drastically, and there was one more thing. Report: Houston vs New England - USA Major League Soccer Deep Revs down depleted Dynamo |
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 Washington Post |
Griffey HR ball headed for court
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Just like some of Barry Bonds' most memorable home-run balls, Ken Griffey Jr.'s 600th is up for legal grabs. Justin Kimball, a 25-year-old aspiring musician, amended Thursday his suit filed Wednesday in Miami-Dade County court, alleging, … Saga over Griffey 600 ball continues 'Joe' still has Griffey's 600th, but what's it worth? - Columnist |
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 The Money Times |
Wagner blows it for Mets again
Boston Herald - By Herald wire services Billy Wagner coughed up his third consecutive save opportunity, this time wasting a splendid pitching performance by Johan Santana and allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to rally past the Mets, 5-4, in 10 innings yesterday in New … After this spell, any positive thinking would be a relief for Mets Santana watches bullpen falter |