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Longoria, Shields help Rays' run reach 7 (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Evan Longoria might be playing himself onto the All-Star team. Longoria hit a two-run homer during a four-run third inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to pummel the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Sunday for their seventh straight win. "There's a sense of calmness in our dugout," said Longoria, one of five players the fans will vote on to fill the last American League All-Star spot.
Danks, ChiSox hand A's Harden first loss (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
John Danks kept hitting his target, just as he's been doing all season. The only spot he missed Sunday was one on the All-Star team. Danks pitched like he belonged, setting a career-high with nine strikeouts as the Chicago White Sox handed Rich Harden his first loss in a year while hanging on to beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 for their 10th win in 13 games.
Scorecard: Lots to like at Daytona (FOXSports.com News)
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson might have some complaints, but Lee Spencer saw a lot to like on a wild night at Daytona.
Ramirez, Marshall lead Cubs by Cards 7-1 (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Aramis Ramirez had two hits and three RBIs and Sean Marshall won his first game of the year and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a final-inning loss to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 on Sunday. Geovany Soto hit his 15th homer and Derrek Lee had three hits and an RBI for the NL Central leaders, who took two of three from the second-place Cardinals and won for only the fourth time in 11 games...
Kim earns second PGA Tour win of year (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Anthony Kim is on the cusp of joining the short list of challengers to Tiger Woods, a point driven home Sunday not so much by his victory at the AT&T National as the phone call he received from the tournament host. Woods wasn't at Congressional to present the trophy, but he surely would have appreciated Kim's performance.
Red Sox, Cubs highlight All-Star rosters (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and Cubs leadoff man Alfonso Soriano will see lots of familiar faces at the All-Star game. A record seven Chicago Cubs were joined by seven Boston stars when rosters were announced Sunday for the July 15 event at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees will be well represented, too, for the game at their own ballpark: Top vote-getter Alex Rodriguez, captain Derek Jeter...
Nadal topples Federer in five-set Wimbledon epic (FOXSports.com News)
Rafael Nadal dethroned 5-time defending champion Roger Federer with a thrilling 5-set win Sunday in the Wimbledon final.
Nadal takes down Federer in Wimbledon classic (FOXSports.com News)
Rafael Nadal has ended Roger Federer's five years of dominance at Wimbledon, beating the top-ranked player in a riveting five-set final. Nadal was playing in his third straight final at the All England Club, but finally managed to get the better of the 12-time Grand Slam champion and won 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 on Sunday. Federer had 12 chances to break Nadal through the first three sets, but managed to convert only one.
Nadal ends Federer's reign in thriller (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Back and forth they went in the Wimbledon final, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the two greatest tennis players of their generation producing one of the greatest matches of any generation on the sport's grandest stage. For five sets, through rain, wind and descending darkness, the two men swapped spectacular shots, until, against a slate sky, Nadal earned the right to fling his racket aside and...
List: 10 players on the hot seat (FOXSports.com News)
Chad Johnson? Check. Matt Leinart? Yep. Count these guys among 10 NFL players who are on the hot seat in '08, Randy Hill says.
Gay diagnosed with mild leg strain (FOXSports.com News)
Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his leg and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks. Gay pulled up abruptly in the first 40 meters of his 200-meter qualifying race Saturday at U.S. Olympic trials. He had to be carted off the track. He was diagnosed with a severe cramp in his hamstring, and an MRI that afternoon revealed the strain.
Ex-trainer: A-Rod 'pulled in by dark side' (FOXSports.com News)
Alex Rodriguez's heartbroken wife Cynthia believes her hubby has been "brainwashed" by kabbalah-pushing pop icon Madonna and lured away from his family, an A-Rod confidant said.
Damon goes on DL for first time in career (FOXSports.com News)
Johnny Damon went on the disabled list for the first time in his major league career Sunday after 13 1/2 seasons and 1,927 regular-season games. The New York Yankees outfielder sprained and bruised his left shoulder when he crashed into the left-field fence trying for a leaping catch against Boston on Friday. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said it was "50-50" whether Damon would be able to return after two weeks but that the injury will not require surgery.
Cubs, BoSox dominate All-Star Game rosters (FOXSports.com News)
Chase Utley and A-Rod rocked the All-Star Game on FOX voting, but the Cubs and BoSox were also winners. Check out who made it.
Yankees' Damon goes on DL for first time (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Johnny Damon went on the disabled list for the first time in his major league career Sunday after 13 1/2 seasons and 1,927 regular-season games. The New York Yankees outfielder sprained and bruised his left shoulder when he crashed into the left-field fence trying for a leaping catch against Boston on Friday.
Wise helps White Sox get series split with A's - Seattle Post Intelligencer (Google ...
Point-Spreads.comWise helps White Sox get series split with A's
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 1 hour ago
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Dewayne Wise was 2-for-2 with a double, a run scored and an RBI as the Chicago White Sox used another strong effort from John Danks to earn a split in a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-3 win.
Danks strikes out 9 as ChiSox hand Harden 1st loss The Associated Press
Wise has solid day as Sox defeat A's Rotoworld.com
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Tyson Gay diagnosed with mild leg muscle strain - The Associated Press (Google News - Sports)
Aljazeera.netTyson Gay diagnosed with mild leg muscle strain
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his left leg, and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks.
Muscle strain to sideline Gay for two weeks Washington Post
Gay has a strained muscle, MRI shows Los Angeles Times
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Tom Pernice leads by one at the AT&T National - Rotoworld.com (Google News - Sports)
Voice of AmericaTom Pernice leads by one at the AT&T National
Rotoworld.com - 2 hours ago
Tommy Armour III posted a final round of 1-under-par 69 and finished in a tie for third place at the AT&T National. Armour was tied for the lead after birdies at the 5th and 6th holes, but back-to back bogeys starting at the 6th hole dropped him down ...
AT&T National Notebook: Long par-4 sixth plays key role in outcome PGA.com
Oradell's McGovern finishes with a 75 at PGA's AT&T National' The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Seven All-Stars are first-time starters - MLB.com (Google News - Sports)
New York TimesSeven All-Stars are first-time starters
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By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com The fans have voted. And now so have the managers and players. This year's All-Star squads are now set to represent the National and American Leagues in the annual Midsummer Classic at Yankee Stadium on July 15.
Once again, fans to have the Final say New York Mets
? Giambi could reach ASG through Final Vote Yankees.com
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Scorecard: Lots to like at Daytona - FOXSports.com (Google News - Sports)
National PostScorecard: Lots to like at Daytona
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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.
Daytona II: Petty Enterprises race Motorsport.com
Busch Wins Again WSET
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Ross drives in 5 as Marlins avoid four-game sweep - The Associated Press (Google News - Sports)
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DENVER (AP) - Cody Ross homered and drove in five runs, Chris Volstad tossed two scoreless innings to win his major league debut and the Florida Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 Sunday.
Rockies shoot for sweep of young Marlins Sports Network
Injury-riddled Rockies launch four home runs win fifth straight The Canadian Press
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Reds rally to secure sweep of Nats - MLB.com (Google News - Sports)
Washington PostReds rally to secure sweep of Nats
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By Brandon Harris / MLB.com CINCINNATI -- Adam Dunn hit a three-run blast in the fourth inning and Edinson Volquez recovered from a shaky start, as the Reds completed a four-game sweep of the Nationals with a 6-5 victory at Great American Ball Park on ...
Dunn, Volquez lead Reds to 4-game sweep of Nats The Associated Press
Nationals-Reds Preview USA Today
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Rangers top Orioles for series win - MLB.com (Google News - Sports)
The Associated PressRangers top Orioles for series win
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By TR Sullivan / MLB.com BALTIMORE -- David Murphy hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning that carried the Rangers to an 11-10 victory over the Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday.
Murphy, Kinsler help Rangers edge Orioles 11-10 The Associated Press
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Phillies give Lidge 3-year, $37.5M deal (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Brad Lidge's perfect first half earned him a fat, new contract. Lidge signed a $37.5 million, three-year extension with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The hard-throwing closer is 2-0 with 19 saves in as many chances in his first season with the Phillies. Lidge would've been a free agent after this season.
Phillies get another crack at Mets in South Philly - Sports Network (Google News - Sports)
Washington PostPhillies get another crack at Mets in South Philly
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(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to rebound from last night's loss when they resume a four-game set Sunday with the NL East-rival New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
Gameday Live: 88 Mets at Philadelphia Phillies Newsday
For the Up-and-Down Mets, a Win Includes a Little of Both New York Times
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Olympic swimming trials: Phelps has his eyes on eight golds - Minneapolis Star Tribune (Google ...
Los Angeles TimesOlympic swimming trials: Phelps has his eyes on eight golds
Minneapolis Star Tribune - 3 hours ago
Mark J. Terrill, AP Michael Phelps swims to victory in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the US Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb.
Third No Consolation for Swim Team Contenders New York Times
Michael Phelps qualifies for eighth race, eyes Mark Spitz?s mark Boston Herald
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Norwegian Grabs Win From French Riders at Tour de France - New York Times (Google News - Sports)
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By EDWARD WYATT SAINT-BRIEUC, France - While this cycling-mad nation loves the spectacle of the Tour de France, many fans here despair that no Frenchman has won the Tour since 1985, when Bernard Hinault, born near this village on the northern Brittany ...
Hushovd wins 2nd Tour stage; Valverde keeps lead The Associated Press
Virenque picks Evans to win Tour International Herald Tribune
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Kawakami: Let's not get carried away with Zito's good outing - San Jose Mercury ...
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By Tim Kawakami San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 5, 2008, in San Francisco.
Zito wins throwback night on the mound San Francisco Chronicle
Dodgers miss a great chance, losing to Giants Los Angeles Times
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Four weeks after winning the French Open, Rafael Nadal is the King of Wimbledon, the first player to pull off the summer double since Bjorn Borg and the first player to beat Roger Federer at the All-England Club since 2002.
Battles of the Williams sisters finally lives up to the hype - Tennis ESPN
All-Williams Wimbledon final raises TV ratings International Herald Tribune
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Jon Garland pitches Angels past the Blue Jays - Los Angeles Times (Google News - Sports)
Washington PostJon Garland pitches Angels past the Blue Jays
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He needs only 98 pitches and gives up six hits for the ninth complete game of his career. Garret Anderson has a two-run double in the first inning and Jeff Mathis contributes three RBIs.
Garland makes quick work of Jays MLB.com
Garland helps Angels top Jays for 100th career win The Associated Press
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Hardy's two jacks help Brewers sweep - MLB.com (Google News - Sports)
Washington PostHardy's two jacks help Brewers sweep
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By Dave Fultz / MLB.com MILWAUKEE -- JJ Hardy and the Brewers offense came to play on Sunday afternoon, lighting up Pirates pitching to win a high-scoring affair, 11-6, at Miller Park and sweeping the first series of their 10-game homestand.
Hardy homers twice to help Brewers sweep Pirates The Associated Press
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Griffin vs. Liddell could be a huge year-end fight for UFC - MMAjunkie.com (Google News - Sports)
Seattle Post IntelligencerGriffin vs. Liddell could be a huge year-end fight for UFC
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by Steve Sievert on Jul 06, 2008 at 5:38 pm ET Forrest Griffin is in the midst of a history-making run through the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Forrest Griffin, Rampage Jackson Chicago Tribune
Jackson, Griffin ready to face off FOXSports.com
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Dixon's miscue gives Hunter-Reay IRL win (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)
Scott Dixon's bid for a fourth straight victory on the road course at Watkins Glen ended Sunday with an uncharacteristic mistake that gave Ryan Hunter-Reay the opening he needed to earn his first IndyCar Series victory.
Cubs, BoSox headline All-Star starting rosters (FOXSports.com News)
Cubs send seven to All-Star Game - MLB.com (Google News - Sports)
FanIQCubs send seven to All-Star Game
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By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com ST. LOUIS -- One year ago, Geovany Soto was prepping for the All-Star Futures Game and Kosuke Fukudome was playing for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan.
Red Sox, Cubs highlight All-Star rosters The Associated Press
All-Star rosters revealed MiamiHerald.com
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Cards aim to shuffle Cubs at Busch - Sports Network (Google News - Sports)
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(Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals can gain some more ground on the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central standings, as the division rivals wrap up a three-game series this afternoon from Busch Stadium.
begins at: 3:15 PM ET USA Today
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Bush and Fukuda vow to be at Beijing Games - The Standard (Google News - Sports)
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US President George W Bush and Japan Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, insisting politics and the Olympics do not mix, said they will attend the Beijing Games opening gala next month.
Tokyo public cool to 2016 Olympic bid International Herald Tribune
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'I tried everything' -- but Federer falls to Nadal in all-timer - CBSSports. ...
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By Art Spander WIMBLEDON, England -- It was match that was virtually matchless, a sporting competition that squeezed every bit of emotion and excellence from two men who battled each other and the elements to a point of no returns and many backhand ...
Rivalry Goes Beyond The Surface Washington Post
Federer loses Wimbledon thriller against Nadal Swissinfo
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