 Washington Post |
Kuroda, Dodgers shut down Astros
Sports Network - Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Just hours after being reinstated from the disabled list, Hiroki Kuroda tossed seven shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Houston Astros, 4-1, in the third game of a four-game set at Minute Maid Park. Dodgers' Kuroda Strong In Return • Kuroda shows no rust in Dodgers' win |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Hopefuls must get picky at trials
Boston Globe - OMAHA - This is swimming's version of the buffet buster's dilemma. Michael Phelps originally had five races in three events on his plate for today at the Olympic trials - the preliminaries of the 200-meter backstroke and 200 individual medley and the … Hoff earns 2 more wins Phelps moves along his Beijing 8-track |
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 Providence Journal |
’Pen a mighty mess
Boston Herald - By Jeff Horrigan ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In a surprise to both sides, neither Major League Baseball nor the umpiring crew issued warnings to the Red Sox [team stats] and Rays before this week’s series, despite the bad blood between the teams following … Stinging Rays Rays Sweep Red Sox |
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 CBC.ca |
FanHouse Roundtable: How Much Blame Does Seattle Carry
AOL SPORTS - We didn't set out to have a Roundtable discussion on the Sonics settlement. Things just sort of … unfolded in an email thread. Munson: Q&A on the Sonics' move to Oklahoma City - NBA Sonics reach settlement with Seattle; will move to Oklahoma City |
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 Ledger Independent |
After rally, Giants can't hold off Cubs
San Jose Mercury News - By Daniel Brown John Bowker splashed one into McCovey Cove on Wednesday night, and Ray Durham almost reached the water as well. But in the end, all the Giants got was that sinking feeling. Fontenot's homer gives Cubs victory Fontenot home run picks up struggling Marmol |
 Belfast Telegraph |
How do you assess Murray's run?
BBC Sport - by Sam Lyon - BBC Sport (U7305341) 03 July 2008 The Wimbledon Championships may still have four days to run but, for Andy Murray at least, it’s all over for another year. Federer in control Federer to meet Safin at Wimbledon semis |
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 The Associated Press |
Despite rain delay, Cardinals win a thriller on Glaus’ home run
Boston Herald - By Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals received pause in one revival but celebrated two others Wednesday night. Pedro Martinez, Pedro Feliciano falter as Mets succumb to Cardinals Glaus' long ball a walk-off winner |
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 Washington Post |
Red Sox still staring up at Rays
Boston Herald - By Rob Bradford / Red Sox Beat ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As we sit here, the Rays are better than the Red Sox [team stats]. Lesson learned. Rays Intrude on Rite of Summer in AL East Red Sox limp into series with Yankees after getting swept by Rays |
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 ABC News |
Favre downplays talk of rumored comeback
FOXSports.com - by FOXSports.com After buzz about a potential comeback surfaced, retired QB Brett Favre told the Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.) that "it's all rumor. Favre Says Report Is 'All Rumor' Favre Denies That He Is Considering Return |
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 SLAM! Sports |
Yankees 18, Rangers 7 Giambi Gives Yanks Jolts They Needed
New York Times - Jason Giambi hit his 13th career grand slam in the third inning. He had six runs batted in. By DAVE CALDWELL With one flick of his thick wrists, Jason Giambi walloped a baseball into the upper deck, providing the Yankees with a grand slam that was … Steinbrenner: Yanks' Hitting Woes 'Ridiculous' Yanks' nine-run seventh helps New York top Texas |
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