 USA Today - Locked in a virtual three-way tie for the AL wild-card lead, the New York Yankees will continue the chase for their 11th straight postseason berth when they play the second game of their four-game series with the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Wright Shuts Down Jays Yankees Tie A's for AL Wild Card Lead
USA Today - Jeff Francoeur has been so good for the Atlanta Braves that back-to-back hitless efforts represent a drought for him. The impressive rookie seeks to get back on track when the Braves continue a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Atlanta Braves (71-54) at Chicago Cubs (60-65), 8:05 pm Chipper's homers 'blow up' Wrigley
New Straits Times - The world of cycling was divided amid claims that seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong used a banned, endurance-boosting hormone during the first of his triumphs in 1999. Tour de France winner Armstrong denies doping allegation Armstrong Fends Off New Drug Accusations
Canada.com - Milan Baros joined Aston Villa from Liverpool on a four-year contract Tuesday to boost manager David O'Leary's striking options. Baros happy with villain role Baros completes move to Aston Villa
SLAM! Sports - Teemu Selanne, whose 482 points with Anaheim make him the second-leading scorer in franchise history behind Paul Kariya, returned to the Ducks yesterday after agreeing to one-year, $1-million US contract. Selanne returns to Anaheim with new deal Selanne quacks again
USA Today - Grady Sizemore and the Cleveland Indians look to extend their winning streak to six games as they continue a four-game series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field. Cleveland Indians (69-56) at Tampa Bay Devil Rays (51-74), 7:15 pm Indians bring out the bats in pummeling Devil Rays
San Francisco Chronicle - Sharapova awoke Monday to a phone call from her father saying, "Good morning, champion." The Russian teen had taken over the WTA Tour's No. Maria Sharapova - a Russian Fruit on American Soil Sharapova's No. 1
USA Today - Roger Clemens and Jake Peavy square off in a matchup of two of the NL's top right-handers when the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres continue a three-game series at Petco Park. Astros 6, Padres 2 Clemens hopes to continue road success, as Astros battle Padres
USA Today - Claudio Vargas has provided quite a boost to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their pursuit of the NL West title. The right-hander looks to win his fourth straight start when the Diamondbacks continue a four-game series with the visiting New York Mets. Vintage Outing From Glavine Gives Mets Needed Boost New York Mets (64-60) at Arizona Diamondbacks (58-68), 9:40 pm San Jose Mercury News - But he wasn't crying. He was only trying to clear his face of shaving cream, a gift from fellow Giants pitcher Scott Eyre to celebrate his latest night of brilliance. Phils attempt to bounce back against Giants Giants 5, Phillies 0
Soccer365 - Everton manager David Moyes is determined to bring in at least one big name before the transfer window closes after being foiled in his attempt to attract strikers Michael Owen and Dirk Kuyt to Goodison Park. Blues' £10m move for Kuyt Everton fail in bid to sign Owen
Washington Post - The San Francisco 49ers somberly returned to work Monday, trudging through a brief afternoon practice after spending the morning attempting to sort through their ... After lineman's death, NFL players rethinking risks 49ers quietly try to carry on without fallen friend
San Francisco Chronicle - Eli Manning will miss the New York Giants' next exhibition game, although the sprain to the quarterback's right elbow doesn't appear to be serious enough for him to miss any regular-season contests. Mourning Niners back at practice League considers ways to remember Herrion ROUNDUP
Canada.com - Ricardo Carvalho is set to return to the Chelsea lineup against West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday after complaining about manager Jose Mourinho's squad rotation policy. Dictator Mourinho deserves respect Terry moves to quash hints of rebellion in Chelsea ranks
FOXSports.com - Michael Finley is the man. You want to sign him? You have to go to him. It was reported last night that Fin and his agent have invited the teams he's interested in to come to Chicago for a sitdown with Mike ... Heat court free agent Finley on his home turf Finley, Heat have 'good meeting' in Chicago
DallasCowboys.com - SEATTLE - Jose Cortez might have shut the door on kicker Billy Cundiff's career with the Cowboys in the team's 18-10 victory over Seattle on Monday night. Notebook: Bledsoe hot in homecoming Cowboys expose Hawks' weak areas Chicago Tribune - University of New Mexico junior Charlie Beljan shot a 6-under 64 on Monday at Philadelphia Country Club to take the first-round lead in stroke-play qualifying for the US Amateur Championship. Merion Golf Club to test, and be tested, as the US Amateur host Beljan cards nine birdies to lead US Amateur qualifying
San Jose Mercury News - Bowl Championship Series officials believe that creating a new poll made up of former college players, coaches and administrators would be the best way to replace the Associated Press poll. Holtz, Toner Among 114 Harris Voters Harris Poll Unveils Voters
MLB.com - It takes an awful lot to pry Derek Jeter from the Yankees' lineup, which created an unenviable task for manager Joe Torre. Jeter slightly jammed his right thumb ... Jeter, Nursing His Bruised Thumb, Is Given a Rare Day of Rest Thumbs down on Jeter's health claims
MSNBC - SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Dante Bichette Jr. is certainly making a name for himself at the Little League World Series. He’s striking out batters. Bucks Co. team wins finale Young Bichette is making own name |
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