 Telegraph.co.uk |
Sastre all but clinches Tour de France
San Jose Mercury News - SAINT-AMAND-MONTROND, France - Carlos Sastre passed his latest test and is one step from the Tour de France title. The 33-year-old Spaniard all but clinched victory by holding off Cadel Evans of Australia and other contenders in a decisive time trial … Sastre retains lead as final stage nears Spainard one stage closer to Tour de France victory |
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 WBT |
Braun propels Brewers into NL Central tie
The Associated Press - MILWAUKEE (AP) - Ryan Braun homered and drove in four runs, Bill Hall hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers grabbed a share of the NL Central lead with a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Braun, Brewers tie Cubs atop NL Central Astros at Brewers Spread, Odds, Public Betting Trends & Matchup |
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 New York Daily News |
AMERICAN LEAGUE Surging Yankees win 8th straight
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs and Andy Pettitte had another strong start as the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Saturday to remain unbeaten since the All-Star break. Yankees 10, Red Sox 3 Loudest Sound at Fenway Is Footsteps Yankees beat Red Sox; 8-0 since All-Star break |
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 Sky News |
Cotto's path to stardom blown away by Tijuana Tornado - Boxing
ESPN - By Kieran Mulvaney Boxing writers aren't supposed to have favorites, but some of us do, however much we strive to be as neutral and objective as we can. Margarito stops Cotto in 11th, takes crown Antonio Margarito knocks crown off Miguel Cotto's head |
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 New York Times |
Marcos Ambrose Indianapolis Saturday
Motorsport.com - Marcos Ambrose has qualified for his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start and his first on an oval by qualifying 24th for the Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana today. Brickyard 400: Tire wear may irk drivers, but fans could benefit START YOUR ENGINES Competitive race still won't match Indy 500 |
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 TSN.ca |
Dinara Safina beats Jelena Jankovic at Carson semifinals
The Canadian Press - CARSON, Calif. - Dinara Safina beat Jelena Jankovic 7-6 (3), 6-1 Saturday night to reach the championship of the East West Bank Classic and deny Jankovic the world's top ranking. Dinara Safina prevents Jelena Jankovic from reaching No. 1 Jankovic can't take top spot |
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 Boston Globe |
Surging Yankees Fortify Bullpen and Lineup
New York Times - By TYLER KEPNER BOSTON - The Yankees wasted no time acting after Thursday’s organizational meeting in Tampa, Fla. They agreed to a six-player trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, acquiring outfielder Xavier Nady and the left-handed reliever … New Yankee Nady in lineup vs. Sox Nady, Marte debut; is Washburn next? |
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 Washington Post |
As Favre Conjecture Runs Wild, the Jets Try to Contain It
New York Times - By GREG BISHOP HEMPSTEAD, NY - On the second day of the Jets’ quarterback competition, the buzz at training camp was not about the usual suspects Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens but on a future Hall of Fame quarterback who retired in early March and … Favre, Pack find middle ground in avoiding camp circus — for now Green Bay's coach reiterates Rodgers now starting QB |
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 New York Times |
Status woe
Boston Globe - After a night of no sleep for manager Terry Francona, it was an afternoon of discontent for the Red Sox, and another day of resurgence for the New York Yankees. Ramírez Back in Lineup, but All Is Not Forgotten For now, Ellsbury stays in leadoff spot |
 Los Angeles Times |
Blake trade to Dodgers brings Indians pitching, hitting
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - A trade that didn't happen led the way to one that did Saturday when the Indians sent Casey Blake to the Dodgers for minor-leaguers Jon Meloan and Carlos Santana. Dodgers add Blake to play third base Dodgers get Cleveland Indians third baseman Casey Blake in trade |
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