 Canoe.ca |
Castro leaves game with sprained ankle
MLB.com - By Anthony DiComo / MLB.com HOUSTON — Ramon Castro knew that two Astros were barreling toward home plate, but he could only concentrate on one of them. Wagner Slips Up, and the Mets’ Slide Reaches 3 Games Astros overcome four-run deficit, top Mets in 10 |
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 The Chronicle Journal |
Joshua Clottey beats Zab Judah to win vacant IBF welterweight belt
The Canadian Press - LAS VEGAS - Joshua Clottey and Antonio Margarito certainly know what it's liked to be ducked and dodged by the best fighters in their division. Clottey wins in decision over Judah, takes IBF welterweight title Two Days, Five Fights, Some Speedy Observations |
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 Washington Post |
Sox's Griffey, Thome share quest for World Series title
Chicago Tribune - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - If Ken Griffey Jr. needs any extra motivation to help him achieve his quest of winning a World Series, he only has to look at teammate Jim Thome. Griffey thanks fans in goodbye letter Addition of Griffey signals a dawn of a new aura |
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 The Age |
Nadal hits the wall, but Murray breaks through
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Looking weary after two months of nonstop winning, the 22-year-old Spaniard got run around the court Saturday and, ultimately, got bounced from the Cincinnati Masters one step short of another title match. Murray Handles Karlovic’s Serve to Reach Final Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal |
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 The Money Times |
Redskins fans make statement
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Canton- As Darrell Green wrapped up his Hall of Fame induction speech at Fawcett Stadium in Canton on Saturday, the former Redskins great gave a shout-out to his cheering section. Video: AP Top Stories Monk: 'I'll always be known as a Redskin' - NFL |
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IOC Says Athletes Can Speak Freely
Washington Post - BEIJING, Aug. 2 — Olympic athletes are free to criticize China's politics during the Summer Games, which begin with Friday's Opening Ceremonies, as long as they do not participate in "propaganda exercises," International Olympic Committee President … Video: IOC: the 'magic of the Games' Will Prevail Iraqi Olympic team upbeat en route to Beijing |
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 Boston Globe |
Bay helps show way as Sox bash A's
Boston Globe - A new routine. A new route to the ballpark. A new hitting coach. Discovering that to avoid headaches he must remove his helmet after scoring because his new teammates like to pound on it. Youkilis homers twice as Red Sox pummel A's Eveland rocked in first |
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 National Post |
Packers RB Grant agrees to four-year contract, report says - NFL
ESPN - Despite the Brett Favre uncertainty, the Packers stabilized their running offense by reaching a four-year deal with running back Ryan Grant worth up to $30 million, his agent told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Saturday. No matter the result, Thompson, Favre look bad Brownie Points: What if Favre takes the money and does nothing? |
 Los Angeles Times |
Manny Ramirez has deep impact in victory
Los Angeles Times - Dodgers fans give Manny Ramirez a rousing ovation after he hit his first home run for the team — a two-run shot in the first inning Saturday night. Ramirez, Blake HR for Dodgers in 4-2 win Manny goes yard as Dodgers beat D'Backs |
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 The Gazette (Montreal) |
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yanks win behind Mussina, Molina
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Mike Mussina was standing in front of his locker, talking about how little he speaks to Jose Molina, when the catcher walked by, shouted an exaggerated "Hi," and kept going. Angels run into oldie but goodie Yankees 8, Angels 2 Mussina Outduels Weaver and Leads Yanks Past … |
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