Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:35 GMT
 AP - Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues and apologized to fans and his teammates. He refused to talk about steroids, though.
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Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:21:14 GMT
AP - Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.
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Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon
(AP)
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:14:30 GMT
 AP - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.
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Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years
(AP)
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:59:35 GMT
AP - Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.
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Report: Turkoglu agrees to terms with Blazers
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:11:06 GMT
 AP - Hedo Turkoglu reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals.
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Tiger moves into lead at Congressional
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:27:15 GMT
 AP - The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.
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NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO trip
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:44:14 GMT
AP - The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.
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Lakers head coach Jackson commits to another season
(Reuters)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:54:30 GMT
Reuters - Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson will stay in charge for the 2009-10 season, he said on Friday as he ended speculation about his future.
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Bases loaded walk gives Cubs win
(AP)
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:23:42 GMT
 AP - Jake Fox drew a bases-loaded walk off Mark DiFelice to force in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Friday.
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Owen completes stunning Manchester United move
(AFP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:08:50 GMT
 AFP - Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.
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Coyotes sign Heshka to 1-year contract
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:18:44 GMT
AP - The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year contract Friday.
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Strasburg wins Dick Howser Trophy
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:58:43 GMT
AP - Former San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Washington Nationals last month, has been selected as the winner of the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's player of the year.
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Federer, Roddick book Wimbledon title showdown
(AFP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:56:46 GMT
 AFP - Roger Federer reached a record 20th Grand Slam final, and a seventh straight Wimbledon title match Friday, while Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray's bid to become the first British champion here since 1936.
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Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead
(AP)
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:28:38 GMT
 AP - Laura Diaz barely remembers the last time she led an LPGA Tour event. Sarah Kemp never had.
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Argentina's Maidana stuns Victor Ortiz
(AP)
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:25:55 GMT
AP - Marcos Maidana stopped Victor Ortiz early in the sixth round of an action-packed fight Saturday night, using a punishing right hand to upset one of boxing's top prospects.
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Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of turnaround
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:45:20 GMT
 AP - Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know when he'll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season.
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Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bid
(AP)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:27:15 GMT
AP - The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016.
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