 Vancouver Sun |
Lester flips script in rematch
MLB.com - NEW YORK — The Bronx was not burning with passion. This first act of the newest Red Sox-Yankees production unfolded in less dramatic tension than, say, will be felt at Friday's hot dog eating contest in Coney Island. Finishing kick AMERICAN LEAGUE Lester pitches Bosox over Yanks |
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Merritt upsets Wariner in 400m final
Washington Post - EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - World silver medalist LaShawn Merritt upset Olympic and world champion Jeremy Wariner for a convincing win in the US Olympic trials 400 meters on Thursday. Merritt stuns world and Olympic champ Wariner in 400 Merritt edges Wariner in 400 |
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 Washington Post |
Hansen, Vandenberg denied in swimming shockers
San Jose Mercury News - By Jennifer Starks OMAHA, Neb. - The US Olympic swimming trials can be joyous, a place where lifelong dreams are realized. It also can be a painful event where those very dreams are dashed. Hansen, Vandenberg surprising upset victims It's a day of upsets at US Olympic swimming trials |
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 Seattle Times |
Report: DNA implicates Clemens
MLB.com - By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com A new brief filed in court by Brian McNamee says that paraphernalia submitted to federal agents by the former trainer will test positive for Roger Clemens' DNA, ESPN. Pettitte Could Be Called to Testify in Lawsuit Filing claims syringes will test positive for Clemens' DNA |
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Duchscherer (9-5) helps A's defeat White Sox 3-2
San Jose Mercury News - By Joe Stiglich CHICAGO - Thursday hardly started out as an All-Star Game sales pitch on Justin Duchscherer's part. Dewayne Wise homered to lead off the bottom of the first, AJ Pierzynski doubled and, one out later, Jermaine Dye doubled to give the … Big Hurt back in Chicago with A's Frank Thomas' conscience clean |
 Hoopsvibe.com |
All-Star Takes Less-Expensive Deal to Help Team Sign Other Players
Washington Post - By Ivan Carter On several occasions, Gilbert Arenas has said he would be willing to take less money from the Washington Wizards if it would help owner Abe Pollin and team president Ernie Grunfeld assemble the necessary pieces to win an NBA championship … Arenas rejects max, takes $16 million less Report: Wizards sign Arenas to six-year deal |
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 The Money Times |
Report: Real Salt Lake vs Houston - USA Major League Soccer
ESPN - SALT LAKE CITY — With first place on the line, neither Real Salt Lake nor the Houston Dynamo could put one in the back of the net. Major League Soccer: RSL ties, misses chance at first place Real Salt Lake settles for 0-0 tie after dominating most of the match |
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 Belfast Telegraph |
A family tradition at Wimbledon
Boston Globe - It's been a while since the two-woman sorority (Phi Beta Slamma) has been unleashed in concert. But here they are again: Venus and Serena, taking over yet another major championship, waving their gut-strung wands and making everybody else disappear. Venus and Serena Williams have traveled a tough road Final is not decided - Dementieva |
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 Washington Post |
Mets Easily Clobber Cardinals, but Phillies Loom as True Test
New York Times - José Reyes, left, with David Wright after scoring in the Mets’ six-run third against the Cardinals. By BEN SHPIGEL ST. LOUIS - The Mets will begin a new series Friday against a new opponent, in a new city, and only then will they be better equipped to … Pelfrey cruises to fourth straight win as Mets pound Cards The Cardinals Major League Notebook 07/04 |
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Practice one - Massa fastest, but crashes heavily
Formula 1 - Ferrari’s Felipe Massa set the fastest time in Friday’s first practice session for the British Grand Prix here at Silverstone this morning, but also brought out the red flag for 15 minutes after crashing immediately after establishing the benchmark. Crunch time for Hamilton Massa crashes in British GP practice |
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