 Washington Post |
Brawl-marred rout pushes Sox out of 1st for 1st time since mid-May
Chicago Tribune - By Mark Gonzales | Chicago Tribune reporter KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The White Sox were tossed out of first place Sunday, but they issued a warning and eventually got an apology as a consolation prize. Fracas Mars White Sox- Royals Game Royals hammer White Sox as benches clear |
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 Vancouver Sun |
Lowrie sticking with his plan
Boston Globe - Ballplayers are nothing if not creatures of habit. Even Jed Lowrie would admit that. The rookie Red Sox infielder already has a pregame routine he sticks to. New Red Sox get all A’s One upbeat moment during dismal weekend |
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Phelps gets into Beijing almost unnoticed
CNN - BEIJING (AP) -Michael Phelps sneaked into Beijing almost unnoticed. He's unlikely to go out that way. The probable star of the Beijing Olympics avoided hundreds of fans, photographers and reporters Monday by taking a side door out to a waiting bus … Mark Spitz wishes Phelps all the best to break his record (Feature) Expect the unexpected in swimming events |
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NFL TRAINING CAMPS Packers reverse field: Favre back in the fold
San Francisco Chronicle - (08-04) 04:00 PDT Green Bay, Wis. — The NFL desperately hoped its most dysfunctional franchise - no, not the Raiders - would settle this nasty, lingering retirement stalemate a long time ago. Video: Favre to Be Reinstated, Report to Packers Monday Kawakami: Favre wants to play and does things his way |
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 Sky News |
Murray Edges Djokovic in a Grueling Title Match
New York Times - By JOSH KATZOWITZ MASON, Ohio - At the end, Andy Murray seemed too tired to celebrate. After smacking the last of his 16 winners, the one that finally vanquished Novak Djokovic in the final of the Cincinnati Masters on a warm Sunday afternoon, … Britain's Murray Beats Djokovic for First Masters Series Championship Murray joins the elite |
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 Ottawa Citizen |
The Hot Pass: Big gamble pays off for Edwards
FOXSports.com - by Lee Spencer Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net. Edwards Wins After Rain and Heated Strategy Debate At Pocono, Edwards winds up making a money pit stop in NASCAR race |
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 TSN.ca |
Chipper, Cox, other Braves mourn Caray
Atlanta Journal Constitution - By CARROLL ROGERS Smoltz and Caray's broadcast partner Pete Van Wieren were on the Braves' charter flight to San Francisco when they learned of Caray's death. Braves grieve after losing great friend Braves broadcaster Caray, 68, dies |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Yankees accept Angels' gift
Boston Globe - AP / August 4, 2008 Xavier Nady homered and had a career-high six RBIs yesterday, rallying New York past the sloppy Los Angeles Angels, 14-9, in a back-and-forth game. Errors are Angels' downfall in loss to Yankees Nady Drives In 6 In Yankees' Wild Win |
 Sky News |
Big Brown delivers win, and sigh of relief
Boston Globe - OCEANPORT, NJ - In six previous races, Big Brown displayed his skills winning - and losing - in dramatic fashion. The 3-year-old colt had taken on almost legendary status in breezing to wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness with bold moves. Kent Desormeaux rides Big Brown to victory in Haskell Invitational. Big Brown Has Big Rally, Wins Haskell |
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 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
China's ready
San Jose Mercury News - By Elliott Almond BEIJING - On a sweltering Sunday afternoon at iconic Tiananmen Square, 600 years of history gave way to the dizzying changes of the new China. Video: Olympics '08: Music in Tiananmen Square Olympics protesters clash with police in Beijing |
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