Sports Illustrated
- Lawyer says Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
- Roger Clemens lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
- Tom Verducci: Fans can't even work up anger anymore at stars such as Manny
- Dodgers fans cheered the return of Manny Ramirez, fresh off a 50-game suspension for violating baseballs drug policy. Many fans no longer seem to be bothered, says Tom Verducci.
- Bill Trocchi: Big-name coaches test acting chops in 'The Blind Side'
- To give movie an authentic feel, coaches play their 2005 selves.
- Ross Tucker: Why rookies have no excuse for misbehavior
- NFL rookies have no excuses for misbehavior, plus more mailbag.
- Turkoglu spurns Blazers, could be Toronto-bound
- Hedo Turkoglu has broken off talks with the Portland Trail Blazers and that there is no deal, according to The Oregonian.
- Nash signs eight-year extension with Blue Jackets
- Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.
- Manny apologizes for letting down fans, teammates
- Manny Ramirez has apologized to fans and his teammates. Hes not talking about steroids, though.
SportsLine
- Manny goes 0 for 3 with walk in return; Dodgers win
- Returning from his suspension for violating baseballs drug policy, Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
- Polanco's RBI hit keys Detroit
- Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
- Pujols hits 4th grand slam
- Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday
- Choo hits two HRs, drives in seven
- Shin-Soo Choo homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 15-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, snapping their five-game losing streak.
- Johnson drives in eventual winner
- Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night.
- Not so fast: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers
- Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.
BBC Sport
- Gatland demands final Test glory
- Assistant coach Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions must win the dead third Test against South Africa on Saturday.
- Sri Lanka v Pakistan live score
- Sri Lanka face Pakistan in Galle in the first match of a three-Test series.
- India pip Windies to lead series
- India take a 2-1 lead with one game remaining in their one-day series against West Indies courtesy of a thrilling six wicket victory in St Lucia.
- Woods takes control at National
- Tiger Woods takes a one-shot lead at the PGA National after shooting a four-under-par 66 in the second round.
- In-form Venus faces familiar foe
- Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturdays womens final.
- Murray fails in mixed semi-finals
- Jamie Murray completes a miserable day for his family by failing to reach the Wimbledon mixed doubles final.
- England women clinch ODI series
- Englands women clinch their one-day international series with Australia after going 3-0 up in the five-game series.
MSNBC Sports
- Clemens reportedly didn’t test positive in 2003
- Roger Clemens’ lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive
- Manny hitless in Dodgers’ win over Padres
- Returning from his suspension
- Mariners bounce Red Sox in 11 innings
- Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and the
- Lopez sparkles for Phils in first outing since '07
- Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in
- Owen joins Man United on two-year deal
- LONDON (AP) -Michael Owen has joined English champion Manchester United, a striking reversal of fortunes for an injury-plagued striker who had been consigned to the England scrapheap by Fabio Capello.
- Chestnut, Kobayashi face off again in eat-off
- Coney kings hot-dogged it for the cameras yesterday, mustering tough-guy
- Florida’s arrests under Meyer gain attention
- Although the number of Florida players arrested is similar to that of
NYT Sports
- Ramirez Returns, but Dodgers Don’t Need Him
- Manny Ramirez, returning from a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy, went 0 for 3 and provided little help in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Padres.
- Longtime Assistant Sean Kearney Takes Over at Holy Cross
- After a long career doing the unsung work of an assistant coach in college basketball, Sean Kearney is taking over the Holy Cross program.
- Lawyer Says 2003 Clemens Drug Test Was Negative
- The disclosure of the test results from 2003, however, has no direct bearing on assertions about drug use that have put Roger Clemens, the former pitcher, in legal jeopardy.
- Phillies 7, Mets 2: Mets Turn Opportunity Into Another Hard Knock
- Livan Hernandez was chased in the fourth inning and took his third straight loss as the Phillies moved two games ahead of the Mets in the National League East.
- Rollins’s Strange Slump Leaves the Phillies Cold
- The staggering Phillies, who have lost 14 of 19, are wondering just what in the name of Steve Jeltz happened to Jimmy Rollins, their M.V.P. shortstop.
- A 66 for Woods Puts Him in the Lead by a Stroke
- Tiger Woods overcame a rough patch to post a 10-under-par total of 130 and blew past Anthony Kim, who missed nine fairways and bogeyed three holes one day after posting a 62.
- College Stars See Themselves in Video Games, and Pause to Sue
- Two quarterbacks contend the N.C.A.A. and a video game manufacturer should pay college athletes for using their likenesses in popular electronic games.
ESPN: Sports
- Tigers get by Twins after 5-hour, 16-inning epic
- Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
- Manny 0 for 3 in return as Dodgers beat Padres
- Returning from his suspension for violating baseballs drug policy, Los Angeles slugger Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
- Sprint Cup: Tony Stewart gets pole after rain washes out Daytona International Speedway qualifying
- Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday nights race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying.
- Pujols' GS, 3-run ninth lead Cardinals past Reds
- Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday
- Hedo Turkoglu pulls out of talks with Portland Trail Blazers, source says
- Hedo Turkoglu has broken off negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told ESPNs Ric Bucher on Friday night.
- Rafael Palmeiro continues to deny knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs
- Rafael Palmeiro spent some time reflecting before he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Lubbock, Texas on Friday.
- Sources: Detroit Pistons' Joe Dumars to meet with Avery Johnson
- Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroits coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.
CBC.ca - Sports
- Riders edge Lions in wild opener
- B.C. Lions receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen dropped a hail Mary pass with 13 seconds to go that would have won the game, a back-and-forth 28-24 Roughriders win that featured a whopping 15 turnovers.
- Raptors nab Turkoglu: report
- The Toronto Raptors have signed coveted free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu, The Globe and Mail reported early Saturday.
- Smyth traded to Kings
- Ryan Smyth has been traded from the Colorado Avalance to the Los Angeles Kings, the team announced on Friday.
- Canada defeats Jamaica in Gold Cup opener
- Canada is off to a perfect start at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating Jamaica 1-0 on Friday in Los Angeles.
- Oilers GM not happy Heatley trade details went public
- The names of the Edmonton Oilers who would have gone in a trade for disgruntled Ottawa Senator Dany Heatley were made public, and Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini isnt happy about it.
- Nash inks 8-year deal with Blue Jackets: report
- Rick Nash signed an eight-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, according to TSN.
- Canadian hurdler Lopes-Schliep 3rd at Bislett
- Priscilla Lopes-Schliep was the only Canadian to crack the podium Friday at the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, turning in a third-place finish in the 100-metre hurdles.
Sky Sports
- Mixed feelings for Benzema
- Karim Benzema has spoken of his mixed feelings ahead of his proposed move from Lyon to Real Madrid.
- Baggies sure of Greening stay
- West Bromwich Albion have played down rumours that Jonathan Greening could leave the club.
- Milan bid for Fabiano - agent
- Luis Fabianos agent has claimed AC Milan have made an official approach to Sevilla for the striker.
- Owen - Utd to reignite career
- Michael Owen is eager to put his poor spell at Newcastle behind him by scoring goals and lifting silverware at his new club Man United.
- Kinnear backs Owen switch
- Joe Kinnear has backed Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to get the best out of Michael Owen.
- MK Dons confirm Ince return
- Milton Keynes Dons have confirmed the return of Paul Ince as the clubs new manager.
- Owen seals shock Utd move
- Manchester United have signed free agent striker Michael Owen on a two-yearcontract.
Yahoo! Sports
- Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
- AP - Roger Clemens lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
- Padres expected to extend Black's contract
- AP - It looks like Padres manager Bud Black is going to get a contract extension.
- Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 rout of Astros
- AP - Pablo Sandoval hit
Fox Sports
- VIDEO: Rosenthal on Manny
- Manny Ramirez goes hitless in his first game back. Lets see what he does, Ken Rosenthal says, in todays MLB on FOX game.
- Drivers to watch at Daytona
- The cars may be held in check, but Lee Spencer doesnt think Kyle Busch will be. See who else she has her eye on at Daytona.
- Dodgers win in Manny's return
- Mannys back with the Dodgers, but he has little to do with L.A. beating the Padres on Friday night. Jon Paul Morosi explains why.
- Manny hitless in return, but Dodgers beat Pads
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- LIVE: Manny struggles in Dodger return
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- LIVE: Manny returns to Dodgers
- Manny is back with the Dodgers after a 50-game suspension. Share your thoughts while Jon Paul Morosi shares his LIVE.
- LIVE: Manny makes return to Dodgers
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Digg Sports
- Polish keeper Artur Boruc's 4th of July Rage List
- Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc presents his 4th of July themed Rage List now with more capital letters!
- Another Top Cuban Athlete Defects to the U.S....Freeeedom
- A highly regarded Cuban pitching prospect has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His next stop could be in the major leagues, possibly with the New York Yankees.
- How Accurate is Elena Dementieva?
- But can she triple stamp a double stamp?
- Federer Reaches Record 7th Wimbledon Final
- Federer reaches a 20th Grand Slam final - something no man ever has done - and moves within a victory of his 15th career major title - never been done, either - by beating Tommy Haas.
- Artest Says He Is Headed to the Lakers.
- Ron Artest, who nearly derailed the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship drive, will apparently be joining them for the next joyride through the playoffs. Multiple news media outlets reported Thursday that Artest had reached an agreement to sign with the Lakers.
- Ideal for armchair watersports fans - literally!
- Oakleys wakeboarding armchair.
Newsvine Sports
- Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors
- Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.
- High Desert's McOwen hits in 40th straight game
- High Deserts James McOwen has extended his hitting streak to 40 games with a single in the ninth inning of a 6-4 loss at Rancho Cucamonga.
- Padres expected to extend Black's contract
- It looks like Padres manager Bud Black is going to get a contract extension.
- Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
- Roger Clemens lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
- Strawberry Tart wins Hollywood Park feature
- Betting favorite Strawberry Tart made a late run and edged Jehan by a half-length to win the $100,000 Flawlessly Stakes at Hollywood Park on Friday.
- Three-run 16th gives Tigers victory over Twins
- Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
- Ramirez hitless in return from suspension
- Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who missed 50 games.