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NATIONAL LEAGUE Dodgers' Kuroda one-hits Braves
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Hiroki Kuroda took a perfect game into the eighth inning and settled for a one-hitter, leading Los Angeles to a 3-0 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda flirts, but history is a tease Kuroda brilliant in one-hitting Braves |
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 Bleacher Report |
Justin Masterson off to become reliever
Boston Herald - By Rob Bradford The last time Justin Masterson pitched in relief, he salvaged a local college star’s dream. Now the Red Sox [team stats] rookie will be out to help build back up a bullpen. Ortiz Takes First Batting Practice Since Injury Masterson moving to the bullpen |
 New York Times |
Kuroda lifts Dodgers, Mets bullpen hangs on in win
The Associated Press - Hiroki Kuroda was nearly perfect in lifting the under-.500 Dodgers into a first-place tie in the NL West. Pedro Martinez was sharp, too. Mets 10, Phillies 9 As Lead Shrivels, Mets’ Mettle Grows Pedro rebounds, halts personal slide |
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 BBC News |
Few Olympic athletes breathing easy about Beijing
Philadelphia Daily News - By MARCUS HAYES IT IS A MONTH before the Beijing Olympics, and already, the Chinese are about to begin scrubbing their air in earnest - or, at least sweeping the dirtiest parts under a rug. IOC hails Beijing "gold standard," China slams critics US warns travelers of pollution in China |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Bankston's homer helps A's to victory
MLB.com - By Jane Lee / MLB.com OAKLAND — Dana Eveland didn't quite have his best stuff Monday against the Mariners, but rookie Wes Bankston gave the A's a boost in his first career game at McAfee Coliseum. Athletics 4, M's 3 Athletics snap eight-game home skid against Mariners with 4-3 win |
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 Washington Post |
Manny Ramirez delivers clutch hit in Red Sox win
Boston Herald - By Jeff Horrigan All it took for the Red Sox [team stats] to reverse their disturbing trends on the 3-7 road trip that toppled them from first place was a return to the security blanket that is Fenway Park [map]. Red Sox 1 Twins 0 Red Sox return home, beat Twins 1-0 |
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 Boston Globe |
Looking to Postseason, Brewers Trade for Sabathia
New York Times - By JACK CURRY After the Milwaukee Brewers made a bold move by acquiring CC Sabathia from the Cleveland Indians on Monday, one team official mentioned the imminent “CC surge. As Brewers play for present, Dodgers wait for future to arrive Sabathia has odd initial reaction to trade from Indians to Brewers |
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 TVNZ |
At 41, Dara Torres still pooling her talents
New York Daily News - By KORIN MILLER Last week, Dara Torres looked like all the other soccer moms. Now, she's a legend. Come August, the 41-year-old mother of a toddler will become the oldest American ever to swim at the Olympics - and she's gunning for a medal. Olympic spirit has Philly thinking ahead Olympian Torres, 41, gains pool of 40-ish fans |
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 WELT ONLINE |
Memorable Wimbledon Final Also Signals End of an Era
New York Times - By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY WIMBLEDON, England - There will be other great men’s finals at Wimbledon, quite possibly another between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Second serves: Federer a champion in defeat Nadal takes a break Knee pain sidelines Wimbledon champion |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Utley latest Phillie to compete in Derby
MLB.com - By Ken Mandel / MLB.com PHILADELPHIA — One of the more enjoyable moments from Chase Utley's first All-Star appearance in 2006 was him videotaping Ryan Howard's long drives out of PNC Park. Utley warms up for Home Run Derby Utley headed for Home Run Derby |
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