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Marlins-Rockies Preview - USA Today (Google News - Sports)

Red Sox try and make it three straight against Yankees - Sports Network — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:01:12+0100

The Southern Ledger
Marlins-Rockies Preview
USA Today - 3 hours ago
They'll try to make things a bit easier on themselves Saturday night against the Florida Marlins as the teams continue a four-game series at Coors Field.
Following wild opener, Rockies shoot for five in a row against Fish Sports Network
Rockies top Marlins in slugfest MLB.com
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Down by 9, Rockies outslug Marlins 18-17 (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Venus beats Serena in Wimbledon final (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:11:59+0100

The blasts returned to Coors Field long before the fireworks. In a throwback to the pre-humidor days, Colorado homered six times and beat the Florida Marlins 18-17 on Friday night after trailing by nine runs in the biggest comeback in Rockies history. Chris Iannetta singled home the winning run off Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning.

Viewer's guide: Into the unknown (FOXSports.com News)

All-Star team a mix of no-brainers, close calls — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:34:29+0100

Ryan Newman came from nowhere to win at Daytona in February. Another surprise could happen today, Steve Byrnes says.

Venus tops Serena for Wimbledon title (FOXSports.com News)

FOXSports.com News — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:21:49+0100

This time, big sister got the big prize. Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title Saturday, beating Serena 7-5, 6-4.

Valverde wins 1st Tour de France stage (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Police: Ex-Chargers S Kiel dies in wreck (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:21:12+0100

Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday with a ride through flat country, the opening of a three-week race trying to restore its luster after years of doping scandals. Valverde broke away from the pack at the end of the 123-mile leg from Brest to Plumelec and now has the distinction of wearing the leader's yellow jersey.

Venus topples Serena for fifth Wimbledon title (FOXSports.com News)

On the Mark: Hollywood Baron — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:08:36+0100

Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title Saturday, beating younger sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the final. Defending champion Venus is 5-2 in Wimbledon finals, losing only to Serena in 2002 and '03. The win at the All England Club gave Venus her seventh major title. The match was the seventh Grand Slam final between the American sisters, with Serena leading 5-2. They are now 8-8 overall. Venus and Serena play later Saturday in the women's doubles final.

Cubs' Zambrano wins in return from DL (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Valverde wins 1st Tour de France stage (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:58:53+0100

The return of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano trumped the soap opera setting of Jim Edmonds' homecoming and Albert Pujols' 300th home run. Zambrano came off the 15-day disabled list from a shoulder strain with six spotless innings Friday night, leading Chicago to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series matching the National League's top two teams.

Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch at Daytona (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Jagr leaves NHL, signs with Russian team (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:50:28+0100

Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart or Joey Logano. It doesn't matter who's behind the wheel of the No. 20 Toyota, it always seems to end up in Victory Lane.

Bizarre triple helps Red Sox top Yankees (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch at Daytona (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:44:12+0100

Yankee Stadium has a history of drama on the Fourth of July. There was Lou Gehrig's farewell speech in 1939, and Dave Righetti's no-hitter against Boston in 1983. It's George Steinbrenner's birthday, so it's always an important date to circle on New York's calendar. Kevin Youkilis made the final Fourth at the ballpark truly memorable, sparking a come-from-behind 6-4 victory for the Red Sox on Friday...

Venus beats Serena in Wimbledon final (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:55:25+0100

This time, big sister put little sister in her place. Advantage, Miss Venus Williams. She defeated Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and second in a row. Venus avenged two previous losses to her younger sibling in the final at the All England Club and reasserted her dominance on her favorite court and favorite grass surface.

On the Mark: Hollywood Baron (FOXSports.com News)

Viewer's guide: Into the unknown — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:36:47+0100

Will he deliver a championship to L.A.? Probably not. But Baron Davis will make the Clippers worth watching, Mark Kriegel says.

Martin joins Hendrick, replacing Mears next year (FOXSports.com News)

Pics — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:28:19+0100

Mark Martin is returning to NASCAR full time, agreeing to drive for powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports in a final effort to win a championship that has eluded him for 24 years. Martin and team owner Rick Hendrick announced the deal pairing the 48-year-old driver with one of NASCAR's top teams, Friday at Daytona International Speedway. Martin will race a full schedule next season, replacing Casey Mears in the No. 5 Chevrolet. Hendrick is parting ways with Mears after this season.

Former Chargers safety Kiel, 27, dies in crash (FOXSports.com News)

Can we trust Martin after latest flip-flop? — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:37:04+0100

Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday. Kiel, 27, was driving alone after leaving a party at about 10:15 Friday night when he hit a wall in San Diego's upscale Scripps Ranch neighborhood and was thrown from the car, police Sgt. Alan Hayward said. Kiel was barely breathing when paramedics reached him and he died about an hour later, Hayward said.

All-Star team a mix of no-brainers, close calls (FOXSports.com News)

Venus tops Serena for Wimbledon title — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:15:04+0100

As the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry continues (FOX, 3:30 ET), Ken Rosenthal has room for only one of these guys on his All-Star team.

What are your team's playoff odds? Check the standings - MLB - ESPN (Google News - Sports)

Overton shifts into overdrive - Boston Globe — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:21:51+0100

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What are your team's playoff odds? Check the standings - MLB
ESPN - 2 hours ago
By Greg Agami They own a three-game lead over the defending champion Boston Red Sox, and a nine-game lead over the New York Yankees.
Red Sox find hope in NY after sweep by Rays last week New York Daily News
Tampa Bay looks like the real deal Chicago Tribune
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Venus Wins Latest Round in Sisters? Rivalry - New York Times (Google News - Sports)

Google News - Sports — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:05:08+0100

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Venus Wins Latest Round in Sisters? Rivalry
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By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY WIMBLEDON, England - Sisters for life and doubles partners later in the afternoon, Venus and Serena Williams put all that aside for nearly two hours on Saturday at Wimbledon: slugging serves and ground strokes in each other?s ...
Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title Washington Post
Venus, Serena Williams put on a superb show in Wimbledon final Orlando Sentinel
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Sharks acquire defensemen Boyle, Lukowich, trade Carle, Rivet - San Jose Mercury News (Google ...

MLS - Canales: Revolution shut down hapless Galaxy - ESPN — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:35:46+0100

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Sharks acquire defensemen Boyle, Lukowich, trade Carle, Rivet
San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago
By David Pollak TAMPA, FL - MARCH 25: Dan Boyle #22 of the Tampa Bay Lightning races up ice with the puck against the Florida Panthers at St.
Dan Boyle: Parting Shots for Lightning Brass Rotowire
Lightning Obtain Carle, Wishart From Sharks RealGM.com
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Report: Former Charger Kiel dies in car crash - Sports Network (Google News - Sports)

Indians sign Jeff Weaver to minor league deal - Sports Network — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:59:21+0100

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Report: Former Charger Kiel dies in car crash
Sports Network - 6 hours ago
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel reportedly died late Friday in a car crash. He was 27 years old.
Troubled Ex-Charger Killed In Crash NBC Sandiego.com
Police: Former Chargers, Aggies player Terrence Kiel dies KLTV
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Red Sox try and make it three straight against Yankees - Sports Network (Google News - Sports)

For Valverde, a Blue Sky, a Yellow Shirt - New York Times — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:55:25+0100

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Red Sox try and make it three straight against Yankees
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(Sports Network) - Baseball's best rivalry continues in the Bronx as the New York Yankees play host to the Boston Red Sox. On Friday, Mike Lowell's three-run homer in the fifth inning broke up a tie game, and the Red Sox held on for a 6-4 win in the ...
Red Sox 6, Yankees 4 Ball Sits on Wall, and Yanks Have Great Fall New York Times
A real off-the-wall play for Kevin Youkilis Boston Herald
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Rangers-Orioles Preview - USA Today (Google News - Sports)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:01:13+0100

Seattle Post Intelligencer
Rangers-Orioles Preview
USA Today - 3 hours ago
Several Baltimore Orioles deserve consideration for a spot on the American League All-Star team. No player has made a stronger case lately than Aubrey Huff.
Rangers play second of three in Baltimore Sports Network
Behind 8 Early Runs, O's Rise to 3rd Place Washington Post
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Pujols fifth-youngest player to 300 HRs (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Cubs' Zambrano wins in return from DL (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:38:04+0100

Albert Pujols hit his 300th career home run Friday night, becoming the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone. The Cardinals slugger lined his 18th homer of the season on a 2-2 pitch from the Cubs' Bob Howry in the eighth inning, the ball banging off the foul pole in left field. He beat Hall of Famer Mel Ott for the fifth-fastest by one day.

Police: Ex-Chargers S Kiel dies in wreck (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Down by 9, Rockies outslug Marlins 18-17 (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:03:41+0100

Pics (FOXSports.com News)

Venus topples Serena for fifth Wimbledon title — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:17:07+0100

Overton shifts into overdrive - Boston Globe (Google News - Sports)

Marlins-Rockies Preview - USA Today — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:14:47+0100

National Post
Overton shifts into overdrive
Boston Globe - 11 hours ago
AP / July 5, 2008 Jeff Overton doesn't feel like a different player than the guy who couldn't make it to the weekend on the PGA Tour over the last two months.
Just in Time, Hamilton Finds Shot Washington Post
Pernice Jr. storms to a 63 San Francisco Chronicle
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Nationals-Reds Preview - USA Today (Google News - Sports)

Duhon Is Added, Signaling End for Marbury - New York Times — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:01:11+0100

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Nationals-Reds Preview
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The Cincinnati Reds have used some good work out of the bullpen to win the first two games of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Nats, Reds continue four-game set in Cincy Sports Network
Nats Go Down Again Without Much of a Fight Washington Post
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NASCAR driver Mark Martin says he'll race for Hendrick all next year - Los Angeles ...

Tigers-Mariners Preview - USA Today — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:01:23+0100

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NASCAR driver Mark Martin says he'll race for Hendrick all next year
Los Angeles Times - 11 hours ago
Mark Martin, who has 35 career victories in NASCAR's top division, has finished in the top 10 five times this season, including two top-five finishes, despite driving in only 12 of the series' 17 races.
Martin Marches on with Hendrick Switch in ?09 PaddockTalk
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Mets, Phillies resume key weekend set - Sports Network (Google News - Sports)

Cubs give Zambrano just enough support in return - Chicago Tribune — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:51:27+0100

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Mets, Phillies resume key weekend set
Sports Network - 3 hours ago
(Sports Network) - Jamie Moyer hopes for some run support this evening when the Philadelphia Phillies continue their four-game series with the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
Another Santana Start Wasted, This One in Phillies? Last At-Bat New York Times
Santana's efforts not being rewarded MLB.com
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MLS - Canales: Revolution shut down hapless Galaxy - ESPN (Google News - Sports)

Astros-Braves Preview - USA Today — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:27:59+0100

Los Angeles Times
MLS - Canales: Revolution shut down hapless Galaxy
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By Andrea Canales CARSON, Calif. -- On Independence Day, the Los Angeles Galaxy showed how dependent the club is on their top players, especially David Beckham and Landon Donovan.
Galaxy loses despite goal by David Beckham Los Angeles Times
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Jagr leaves NHL, signs with Russian team (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Pujols fifth-youngest player to 300 HRs (AP) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:40:11+0100

Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, leaving the NHL after nearly two decades and returning to the club he joined during the 2004-05 lockout. The Russian League team Avangard Omsk announced the signing of the 36-year-old Czech winger on its Web site Friday.

Is Torres' unprecedented feat too good to be true? - Columnist - ESPN (Google News - Sports)

Venus Wins Latest Round in Sisters? Rivalry - New York Times — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:38:51+0100

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Is Torres' unprecedented feat too good to be true? - Columnist
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By Pat Forde I want to believe Dara Torres, at age 41, has become a faster swimmer than she was in her teens, 20s and 30s with no strings attached.
Jackson sets record in 50m prelims; Torres third-best Sports Network
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Indians sign Jeff Weaver to minor league deal - Sports Network (Google News - Sports)

Rangers-Orioles Preview - USA Today — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:39+0100

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Indians sign Jeff Weaver to minor league deal
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Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians signed free agent starting pitcher Jeff Weaver to a minor league contract Saturday.
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For a Wife and a Husband, a Win and a Loss - New York Times (Google News - Sports)

Mets, Phillies resume key weekend set - Sports Network — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:14:37+0100

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For a Wife and a Husband, a Win and a Loss
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By LYNN ZINSER EUGENE, Ore. - Kara Goucher?s emotions hit two extremes in the span of two races Friday night at the United States Olympic track and field trials.
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For Valverde, a Blue Sky, a Yellow Shirt - New York Times (Google News - Sports)

Is Torres' unprecedented feat too good to be true? - Columnist - ESPN — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:30:13+0100

Boston Globe
For Valverde, a Blue Sky, a Yellow Shirt
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By EDWARD WYATT PLUMELEC, Franc - With a steep finishing mile favoring a rider with explosive acceleration, the first stage of the Tour de France seemed tailor made, several riders agreed last week, for a cyclist like Alejandro Valverde, ...
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Duhon Is Added, Signaling End for Marbury - New York Times (Google News - Sports)

For a Wife and a Husband, a Win and a Loss - New York Times — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:00:13+0100

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Duhon Is Added, Signaling End for Marbury
New York Times - 14 hours ago
By HOWARD BECK Chris Duhon has agreed to a two-year deal with the Knicks, paving the way for the franchise to cut ties with Stephon Marbury, their troublesome starting point guard.
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Cubs give Zambrano just enough support in return - Chicago Tribune (Google News - Sports)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:11:02+0100

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Cubs give Zambrano just enough support in return
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By Paul Sullivan | Tribune staff reporter ST. LOUIS - Once upon a time they were natural-born enemies in the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry, a couple of strong-headed personalities who epitomized the character of their respective organizations.
Lohse takes aim at win No. 11 against Cubs Sports Network
As predicted, "Big Z" appears to be back SportingNews.com
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Can we trust Martin after latest flip-flop? (FOXSports.com News)

Martin joins Hendrick, replacing Mears next year — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:51:39+0100