 Seattle Times |
Obama passes on potential NASCAR sponsorship
San Jose Mercury News - By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., waves to the crowd after speaking at a town hall-style meeting at the Stivers School for the Arts, Friday, July 11, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. In bid to attract working-class voters, Obama may sponsor NASCAR … NASCAR team courts candidates |
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 Washington Post |
SuperLiga tournament a rivalry in the making
Boston Globe - While walls are being built on their border, the sport of soccer is building bridges between Mexico and the United States. The $1.5 million SuperLiga tournament, involving four teams from Mexico and four from the US, will illustrate the camaraderie and … In Los Angeles, Home Team Isn’t the Only Team SuperLiga play is set to begin |
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 Washington Post |
Slow start for Buchholz
Boston Globe - Standing on the mound, his first time back in the majors in two months, Clay Buchholz was uneasy. He knew he had been sent down to Triple A to find his way, find his fastball, and last night was his first chance to show manager Terry Francona and the … O's hand Buchholz loss in Boston return Molding Clay into an ace requires patience |
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 New York Times |
Rockies let victory slip away
Denver Post - Colorado can't get a run in three bases-loaded chances; Cook can't earn his 12th win. By Patrick Saunders Ask Troy E. Renck about the team or MLB in the Rockies Mailbag NEW YORK - Question: How do you get six solid innings from your ace, … Mets Motivate Pérez, And the Rockies Pay They make it look so Easley! Mets keep rolling, edge Rox |
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 The Associated Press |
Marred by doping again, Tour continues
The Associated Press - FIGEAC, France (AP) - The riders in the Tour de France begin their second week of the sport's showcase event Saturday, but Spanish veteran Manuel Beltran won't be among them after testing positive for the performance-enhancer EPO. Tour de France still has its dopes Spanish rider tests positive, kicked out |
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 CBC.ca |
Arriving fresh from a dynasty that never was
San Francisco Chronicle - (07-11) 21:25 PDT — Corey Maggette came to the Warriors offices and, with nothing better to do, headed for the on-site gym and a workout. Dunleavy fingers agent for Brand's change of heart - NBA It's not Celtics West, but Maggette ready to run with Warriors |
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 Vancouver Sun |
Halladay ices Yankees
Buffalo News - By David Briggs NEWS SPORTS REPORTER AP Toronto’s Roy Halladay pitched a complete game, two-hitter, striking out eight while throwing 113 pitches. Blue Jays 5, Yankees 0 Baffled by Halladay, the Yanks Go Quietly Halladay tosses two-hitter in Blue Jays' win over Yankees |
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 ESPN |
Things to do, places to go this weekend
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk The DHL All-Star Fan Fest at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York is under way this weekend in preparation for the 79th Major League Baseball All-Star Game that will be played Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Sports of The Times In New York All-Star Feats, High-Five for Hubbell Sutton reflects on '77 All-Star Game |
 Washington Post |
Favre wants to be released
San Jose Mercury News - Brett Favre, 38, asked the Green Bay Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasn't welcome news in Green Bay. Video: Brett Favre Asks Packers to Release Him Where could Favre go? Ten teams he could call home |
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 Los Angeles Times |
A's, refusing to give up, give Angels fits
Los Angeles Times - Ben Margot / AP Oakland left fielder Matt Murton connects for a two-run single off Jon Garland in the third inning Friday night. Oakland shows it isn't conceding in AL West despite Harden trade, hammering Jon Garland to rout Angels, 9-2, … Welcome party Gallagher smashing in Oakland debut win over Halos |
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