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A.J. Pierzynski watches his game-winning 3-run homer in Baltimore. 
Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez argues with home plate umpire Ted Barrett after being ejected in the fourth inning yesterday. 
Marlins pitcher A.J. Burnett (8-6) struck out eight in seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits. 
Hideki Matsui's two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning was the winning hit for the Yankees, who trailed by 7-3 in the eighth. 
Agent Drew Rosenhaus talks with one of his clients, wide receiver Javon Walker, after the Packers practiced at Clarke Hinkle Field on Saturday. 
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger 
Damion Easley, left, congratulates Paul Lo Duca, who scored the Marlins' first run in the second inning. 
Role reversal: This season, Mark Brunell, left, will back up quarterback Patrick Ramsey. July 30, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
The Red Sox may want to move Manny Ramirez because he has asked to be traded and shedding his salary would give them more financial flexibility. 
Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera is greeted by Jeff Conine after both scored on a double by Paul Lo Duca against the Washington National last night. 
The Angels' Garret Anderson, right, was greeted by Vladimir Guerrero after hitting a two-run homer off Mike Mussina in the second inning. 
The Boston Red Sox's John Olerud gets a pat on the helmet by teammate Manny Ramirez after Olerud's grand slam in the eighth inning last night at Fenway Park. 
Denver Broncos rookie running back Maurice Clarett goes through a drill the first day of training camp yesterday at the Broncos headquarters in Denver. 
Tiger Woods reacts on the 14th green after his second consecutive eagle in the second round of the Buick Open yesterday. 
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle suits up for the afternoon practice of training camp at Lehigh University Aug. 1, 2003, in Bethlehem, Pa. 
Randy Moss' Chevrolet Avalanche features 30-inch wheels with sparkling, spinning rims, tinted windows, no door handles, and a front vanity plate reading “Tipp Drill 84.” 
Dave Williams throws against the Braves in the first inning last night in Atlanta. 
Matt Leinart turned down the NFL draft to return to USC for a chance to win three national championships and a second Heisman Trophy. July 29, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
New coach Larry Brown, left, speaks at a news conference yesterday in New York as Knicks president Isiah Thomas watches 
Lance Schulters (47) signed a deal Thursday morning and was on the practice field in the afternoon, working with Chris Akins (36) and coaches 
Safety Donovin Darius (right, #20) will make $4.97 million this season. 
The Marlins' Dontrelle Willis threw seven shutout innings against the Pirates last night for his first win in his past four starts. 
The Marlins' Miguel Cabrera breaks his bat on a ground ball against Kip Wells in the seventh inning last night in Miami. Cabrera was out at first. The Marlins won 3-0. 
Jacque Jones follows through on a double for the Twins in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium Thursday. The Twins lost the game 6-3. 
Hines Ward talks to reporters before an autograph session yesterday at the Waterfront complex in Homestead. 
Jason Bay slides into third base with a triple against the Marlins' Dontrelle Willis in the fourth inning last night in Miami. 
Isiah Thomas, center, welcomed more than a new coach to the Knicks Thursday. Larry Brown shared the stage with his wife, Shelly; son, L. J.; and daughter Madison. 
Not everyone was cuckoo for Hank Aaron's bust to find a nest in the Hall of Fame. July 28, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Kenny Rogers will serve his 20-game suspension for shoving a cameraman. 
The Marlins' Juan Encarnacion is on his way to home after hitting a two-run home run. 
Zach Duke pitches against the Marlins in the second inning last night. In two innings, Duke gave up two hits and no earned runs. 
Larry Brown is a signature away from his "dream job." 
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Javon Walker has decided to report to camp. 
Jags Matt Jones: Negotiations ongoing about bonus money, incentives and clauses. 
Seahawks tackle Walter Jones, normally a training-camp holdout, will be in Cheney on time. No rookie -- he has cookies: Peyton Manning gets a lift in moving his things, including oatmeal cookies courtesy of his wife, Ashley, into the dorms at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology before the start of the Colts' training camp. 
Daunte Culpepper said even though he and Randy Moss won’t be celebrating victories, the pieces are in place for a winning Vikings season. 
Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson dominated Twins batters Tuesday night, while his counterpart, Twins starter Brad Radke, lost his 10th game of the season. July 27, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Brooklyn-born and Long Island-raised, Brown is set to become the next coach of his hometown Knicks, the team he idolized as a child and later watched from a distance while he built his own legacy. 
"I feel like I'm a creature of Monday night," said Al Michaels, who will part with John Madden in 2006. 
Alex Rodriguez hitting his 28th home run of the season in the second inning Tuesday night. It proved to be the only run the Yankees would need. 
Randy Johnson was dominant Tuesday night. He pitched eight shutout innings, struck out 11, surrendered only two hits and did not walk a batter. 
Milwaukee Brewers' Lyle Overbay, right is congratulated by Geoff Jenkins, left after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning. 
Betrand Berry is a defensive end on what may be the best defensive line the Cardinals have had. July 26, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams warms up before the start of practice drills during the first day of practice yesterday in Davie, Fla. 
Ricky Williams (34) listens to instructions with Jamar Martin (32), Sammy Morris (31), Travis Minor (28), and Kay-Jay Harris (43) during the Dolphins' morning practice on the first day of training camp. 
Hines Ward's agent, Eugene Parker, declined to say whether Ward would report to training camp Sunday night at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. 
San Diego first baseman Phil Nevin has now turned down trades to three teams. 
Pirates left-hander Zach Duke has had an impressive start this season. 
The Orioles' Miguel Tejada holds on to the ball after getting the force out at second on the Rangers' Michael Young in the third-inning last night. 
Luis Gonzalez of the Rockies scoring a run against the Mets in the first inning of a game in which rain delayed the start. 
Nobody knows the troubles Eagles receiver Terrell Owens has seen — nobody, he thinks, but Jesus. 
Leonard Davis was moved to left tackle from guard before last season, and the Cardinals need his intensity to lead the offensive line. 
Ricky Williams is back in football, but the running back didn't specify for how long. 
Teammates swarm the Devil Rays' Aubrey Huff, second from right, after his winning RBI double off Red Sox reliever Curt Schilling in the 10th inning. 
Drew Rosenhaus lives in a $2,159,000 home on Miami’s intracoastal waterway. 
The 457 marker is near the spot where Bill Mazeroski's home run against the New York Yankees cleared the then-ivy-covered wall of Forbes Field in 1960 and won the World Series for the Pirates. July 25, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Adam Dunn hits a solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Brewers on Sunday. 
Starting pitcher Mark Redman tosses a shutout against Colorado yesterday at PNC Park. 
Oakland shortstop Bobby Crosby makes a diving catch against Sandy Alomar Jr. of the Texas Rangers yesterday. 
The Devil Rays' Damon Hollins, center, greets Carl Crawford at the plate after scoring on Crawford's two-run homer off the Orioles' Jason Grimsley in the eighth inning Sunday. 
Anquan Boldin is expected to receive a contract extension during training camp. 
Lance Armstrong (yellow jersey) winning his seventh straight Tour de France in Paris. Armstrong, who turns 34 in September, said he would not reverse his decision to retire. July 24, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and running back Corey Dillon celebrate after Dillon scored on a 2-yard run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIX. 
Shawn Kemp is working on a return to the NBA at age 35. 
The Mets' José Reyes, who was 4 for 5, tripled to drive in the tying run, then scored the game winner. 
Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz works against the Giants in the third inning Wednesday. 
Miguel Cabrera drives in a run with a double off Giants starter Brad Hennessey in the first inning on Saturday. 
Ken Griffey Jr. is open to a trade, but his weighty contract will likely keep him rooted in Cincinnati. 
Coach Nick Saban is trying to rebuild the Miami Dolphins, using the New England Patriots as a model. 
Richie Sexson is tagged out at home plate by Indians catcher Victor Martinez in the fourth inning yesterday. 
Lyle Overbay socks a grand slam off Cincinnati’s Brandon Claussen during the fourth inning. Overbay finishes with two homers and six RBI. 
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, the son of the former Houston Astros pitcher Jose Cano, had a .420 average during an 11-game hitting streak before Saturday's game. 
The Globetrotter squad that won the World Pro championship in 1940. 
Lance Armstrong, who is close to winning his seventh consecutive Tour de France, won Saturday's individual time trial to extend his overall lead to 4 minutes 40 seconds. July 23, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
“I’ll be there,” Owens said this afternoon by telephone. “I mean, the bottom line is that I still believe I deserve a new contract. 
Bubba Franks probably won't be in camp on Wednesday. 
Seattle Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run homer off Cleveland Indians pitcher Scott Elarton in the eighth inning Friday. 
Hee Seop Choi was tagged out by Mike Piazza after he attempted to score on a ball hit by Jason Repko to third baseman David Wright in the second. 
Jason Giambi hit two home runs Thursday, the second game in a row he accomplished the feat. He also raised his batting average to .288. July 22, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
A.J. Burnett has had major elbow surgery and won no more than 12 games in a season, but he interests the Orioles and others. 
The D-Backs signed 3B Troy Glaus in the offseason to help on a 111-loss season. 
Minnesota Twins' Jacque Jones scores from second base past Detroit Tigers pitcher Jason Johnson who was backing up on the play in the second inning on Thursday in Detroit. Jones scored when catcher Ivan Rodriguez threw past the first baseman for an error 
Kazuhisa Ishii, attempting to retain his place in the rotation, walked five batters but gave up no runs and only six hits to win his third game of the season. 
Toni Kukoc probably won't be back with the Bucks. 
Scott Player the Cardinal veteran as the lone remaining player to use the single (or one-bar) helmet. 
Pirates prospect Brad Eldred: Swinging away in the spring. 
A mural of Pat Tillman will be the last thing that the Sun Devils see or touch before running into Sun Devil Stadium for their games. July 21, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
With the Patriots opening training camp July 28, the team and Tedy Bruschi decided to clarify his status. 
Headed to the Ring of Honor: Smith, Aikman and Irvin. 
Nats all-star pitcher Livan Hernandez hit four batters, lost a 2-0 lead and after the loss said he was "99.9 percent" certain he'd have knee surgery. 
Marlins third baseman Mike Lowell makes a bare-handed grab to throw out the Diamondbacks' Jose Cruz Jr. on a bunt in the third inning. 
Jacque Jones, far right, was mobbed at home plate after he hitting a game-winning home run in the ninth inning Wednesday, giving the Twins a 3-2 win over Baltimore. 
Minnesota Twins' Jacque Jones watches his ninth innning, game-winning solo home run off Baltimore Orioles' Jason Grimsley Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) 
Flip Saunders agreed last night to a four-year contract to coach the Detroit Pistons. In 9-1/2 seasons as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saunders was 411-326. July 20, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
"I don't have to worry about what people think of me, whether they hate me or not," Terrell Owens said. "People hated on Jesus. They threw stones at him and tried to kill him, so how can I complain or worry about what people think?" 
Donyell Marshall had met over the weekend with the Wizards, who were interested in signing him. 
Danica Patrick has yet to win but she continues to be page one news. 
The Rangers' Hank Blalock hit a two-run homer off the Yankees' Wayne Franklin in the eighth inning. The ball went into the Rangers' bullpen. 
Orioles catcher Sal Fasano tags out the Twins' Luis Rodriguez, who attempted to score on a ground ball in the third inning last night. 
Detroit's Jeremy Bonderman allowed just one run on three hits in eighth innings for his 12th victory last night. 
Center fielder Chris Duffy crashes into the bullpen fence trying to run down a triple hit by Houston's Morgan Ensberg in the third inning of Game 1. July 19, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Wide receiver Tim Brown, who played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, signed a one-day contract and retired with the Oakland Raiders. 
Larry Brown and the Detroit Pistons appear to be moving closer to parting ways. 
Marlins manager Jack McKeon's job security has been rumored to be in jeopardy. Said McKeon: 'I've been hired, fired, fired managers, hired managers - I've been through it all. It's not going to be a big concern.' 
Baltimore's Rafael Palmeiro, left, congratulates Miguel Tejada after Tejada's solo home run in the 11th inning lifted the Orioles past the Minnesota Twins last night. 
Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon can't reach a triple hit by the Devil Rays' Damon Hollins in the second inning at Fenway Park yesterday. 
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada tagging out the Rangers' Hank Blalock, who tried to score from first on a single by Alfonso Soriano in bottom of the first inning. 
Brandon Inge wastes no time, hitting the first pitch of the game for a home run. 
Bob Weiss smiles Monday after being introduced as the new coach of the SuperSonics. The 11-year Sonics assistant succeeds Nate McMillan. 
87-year-old Paul Harvey's daily shows, which are distributed by ABC. July 18, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Tiger Woods hugs his trophy after finishing at 14-under-par at the British Open yesterday at St. Andrews Scotland. 
In his first start for the Yankees since 1987, Al Leiter gave up just three hits. 
The Cubs' Derrek Lee watches after hitting a solo home run against starting pitcher Kip Wells in the first inning yesterday at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Wells' pitching woes continue as he gave up nine hits and six runs in 22/3 innings. He has had poor pe 
The Mets' Pedro Martínez raised his record to 11-3 by pitching six innings and recording five strikeouts. Buffalo general manager Tom Donahoe prefers keeping Travis Henry to provide strong depth behind Willis McGahee, but trading the disgruntled running back to the Titans would give the Bills the third-round draft pick they've been wanting. 
Andrew Bogut has impressed Minnesota Summer League observers with his skills and savvy. 
Jorge Posada hitting a two-run homer in the second inning last night. The Yankees did all of their scoring via home runs, hitting three over all. 
The Marlins' Miguel Cabrera tosses his bat in frustration after striking out to end the top of the sixth inning. Cabrera struck out three times on Sunday. 
Starting pitcher Kip Wells delivers a pitch to the Cubs' Jerry Hairston in the first inning yesterday at Wrigley Field in Chicago. 
Gil Meche unleashes a pitch Sunday on the way to his 10th win of the season. 
Detroit's Ivan Rodriguez has his arm around the neck of Kansas City's David DeJesus as he tries to pull him out of the scrum as members of the Tigers and Royals scuffle yesterday in the sixth inning. 
A real pick-me-up: Tigers coach Lance Parrish and Royals outfielder Shane Costa can't prevent an open-field tackle by Tigers reliever Kyle Farnsworth against Royals reliever Jeremy Affeldt 
Woods joins Nicklaus as the only players to have won each of the four professional majors two times. Each now has two titles at St. Andrews, where Woods won by eight shots in 2000 
Jermain Taylor, right, hits Bernard Hopkins in the 11th round of their fight in Las Vegas Saturday. Taylor won in a split decision. 
Tiger Woods of the USA kisses the Claret Jug after securing a five shot victory at the 134th Open Championship at Old Course, St Andrews Golf Links, July 17, 2005 in St Andrews, Scotland. 
Tony Stewart climbs the fence as fans cheer after he won the NASCAR New England 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, N.H., yesterday. July 17, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
The Dodgers' Jason Phillips celebrates after driving in the winning run against the Giants yesterday in the bottom of the ninth inning. 
Randy Johnson gave up eight hits and four runs in six and a third innings for the Yankees. He struck out 10. 
Hard-hitting third baseman Morgan Ensberg has been a big part of the Astros' resurgence, hitting .306 with 14 homers and 39 RBIs since June 1. 
Whatever their secret, they shouldn't let it out. Pirates pitcher Zach Duke, right, and catcher Humberto Cota talk on the mound in the fifth inning yesterday at Wrigley Field. 
Carlos Lee and the Brewers couldn't put a late rally together Saturday. 
Joseph Hachem of Australia received his cash in bundles after winning the World Series of Poker. He took home $7.5 million. 
Before the All-Star Game break, Carlos Beltran hit 9 of his 10 homers and batted .322 when Pedro Martínez started. 
Joe Montana: Class of '74 was Super four times. 
Yankees starter Randy Johnson wipes sweat from his brow in the sixth inning. His performance helped New York move to 1-1/2 games out of first place in the American League East. 
Boston starter Matt Clement, right, reacts as manager Terry Francona takes him out. 
Jack Nicklaus won 18 major championships and finished in second place in majors 19 times. 
Heat coach Stan Van Gundy has taken the Heat to the playoffs in the past two years 
Michelle Wie, 15, follows her drive at the United States Amateur Public Links Championship. 
The Hall of Fame gallery houses the busts of the players who have been inducted. Dan Marino has been told that the induction ceremony will be an overwhelming experience. July 16, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Rafael Palmeiro hands his 10-year-old son, Preston Palmeiro, the baseball he hit for career hit No. 3,000. 
Yankees center fielder Melky Cabrera was not able to grab this ball hit by Trot Nixon, who turned it into an inside-the-park home run. 
Tom Glavine, tagging out John Smoltz of the Braves, pitched well but left the game without a decision and remained 1-8 against his former team. 
Tiger Woods shoots a 67 Friday and is at 11-under-par 133, four shots clear of Colin Montgomerie. 
After a record 18 major titles in five decades of professional golf, Jack Nicklaus made an emotional exit Friday at the British Open. 
Indiana Pacers guard Ron Artest talks with the media in Indianapolis following a practice at the teams' rookie/free agent camp on Monday for the first time since a November fight in Detroit that resulted in a nearly season-long suspension. 
Allen Iverson at age 30 
Washington Nationals reliever Mike Stanton vehemently argues that he did not balk in the bottom of the 10th inning on Friday. The umpires disagreed and the Brewers' winning run was allowed to score. 
Bret Boone swings and misses in his first at bat as a Twin. He struck out. 
Jose Mesa yells at the Cubs' Jerry Hairston Jr. (not pictured) as pitching coach Spin Williams holds him back in the eighth inning yesterday at Wrigley Field in Chicago. July 15, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry (20) has rushed for 3,849 yards and 27 touchdowns in his four-year NFL career. 
Tiger Woods grabbed an early lead at the British Open Thursday. 
Jason Giambi’s homer in the second was the first of two in the inning for the Yankees and his sixth in seven games. 
Orioles veteran Rafael Palmeiro, left, is congratulated by first-base coach Rick Dempsey after getting career hit No. 2,999 in the fourth inning last night off Mariners starter Aaron Sele. Palmeiro walked and grounded out twice. 
Curt Schilling of the Red Sox turns to look at the left-center field wall after giving up a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth inning to Alex Rodriguez, background. 
On an 0-2 pitch in the eighth inning, Mike Piazza hit a three-run homer to give the Mets the lead for good against the Braves. It was his 10th homer of the season. 
Tiger Woods, lining up his putt on No. 18, finished with a six-under-par 66. 
Bret Boone watches the Twins bat during the ninth inning of their 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels last night. 
Trot Nixon went into the right-field stands trying to rob Jason Giambi of a solo home run in the second inning, but a fan touched the ball first. 
Jeremy Reed is hit by a pitch from Orioles starter Daniel Cabrera in the second inning. The rookie center fielder was 0 for 2 with a run scored last night. 
Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez (7) falls to the ground after a high and tight pitch in the fourth inning. 
A ball hit by the Cubs' Aramis Ramirez sails over the outstretched arm of Jason Bay for a double in the fifth inning yesterday in Chicago. The Pirates lost, 5-1. 
Left-hander Al Leiter was 3-7 with a 6.64 ERA in his return to the Marlins this season. July 14, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
The Pistons and Larry Brown still haven't come to a decision. 
Rafael Palmeiro needs two hits to become only the fourth major leaguer with at least 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. 
The Marlins are giving strong consideration to cutting ties with pitcher Al Leiter. 
Russ Ortiz is eager to come off the disabled list and pitch the way he did in April. 
Joel Pineiro has the worst ERA among Mariners starters over the past two months (5.31) and has lost some zip off his fastball. 
Arizona State University's Sun Devil Stadium may host the Insight Bowl. 
Jack Nicklaus holds a Scottish five-pound note issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland, which will go into circulation today. 
Spanning the globe: The Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson, left, speaks English, pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii, center, Japanese, and José Reyes's native tongue is Spanish July 13, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Tejada with his son, Miguel Jr. The Baltimore shortstop was named the most valuable player. 
Miguel Tejada gets the American League rolling with a second-inning home run off off National League pitcher John Smoltz. The home run helped propel him to the Most Valuable Player award. 
American League pitcher Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers gave up a two-run homer last night in Detroit. 
Miguel Tejada gets a hug from David Ortiz after Tejada's home run in the second inning of the 2005 all-star game. 
Bud Selig makes his way to his seat last night at Comerica Park. 
National League's Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits an RBI double during the ninth inning during the 2005 MLB All-Star Game. July 12, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Bobbu Abreu celebrates after hitting one of his home runs, Abreu was the 2005 Home run Derby champion. 
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez takes photos during batting practice for the 2005 MLB All-Star Game. 
A former manager once said if second baseman Luis Castillo could just hit .240 or .250, with his glove he’d be a dynamite player. He’ll take a .294 lifetime average into the second half. That includes a .307 mark since 2002. 
Bret Boone said he had hoped he would wind up playing for Minnesota, but he was nonetheless surprised that the M's could swing a deal with the Twins. "I like the way they play the game," Boone said. 
Yankees' star Mickey Mantle takes a pre-game swing for the benefit of photographers at Yankee Stadium in 1961. 
Jerome Bettis' cooperation with the media earns him some recognition. 
Pirates outfielder Jason Bay reacts at the end of his turn in the Home Run Derby, which is part of the All-Star week at Comerica Park Detroit Michigan. Bay ended with no homers. 
The Phillies' Bobby Abreu waves to the crowd at Comerica Park after breaking the Home Run Derby record. 
Assistant coaches Bob Weiss, foreground, and Jack Sikma are running the Sonics' summer-league players through their paces in the absence of departed coach Nate McMillan. Weiss, a guard on the original Sonics of 1967-68, is campaigning for the job. 
Dale Earnhardt Jr., celebrates with his teammates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup series USG Sheetrock 400 race at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday. 
The final table in the World Series of Poker begins Friday in Las Vegas. 
Redskins RB Manuel White is expected to help in the short-yardage offense and on special teams. July 11, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Richie Sexson, center, is greeted by his teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, part of the Mariners' five-run fourth inning yesterday. 
Blue Jays first baseman Eric Hinske misses a foul ball as he dives into the stands yesterday in the first inning. Los Angeles’ Hee-Seop Choi is among the “sluggers” participating in tonight’s steroid-free Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. 
Chicago White Sox's Scott Posednik, right, slides safely into second base with a steal as Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby puts on a late tag during the third inning, Friday, July 8, 2005, in Chicago. 
U.S. softball player Jennie Finch shows Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks how to throw an under-hand pitch before the start of the All-Star legends and celebrities softball game yesterday at Comerica Park. 
Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates winning USG Sheetrock 400. July 10, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Dodgers pitcher Jeff Weaver (7-8) took the loss in Houston's 4-2 victory, going six innings and allowing three runs on five hits 
Lloyd McClendon: A .436 career winning percentage. 
Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford acknowledged the crowd for the Old-Timers' Game. 
Tony Stewart gingerly climbs into his car yesterday at Chicagoland Speedway -- a day after crashing in practice. 
Jack Nicklaus pauses on the Swilken Bridge at St. Andrews in 2000 to acknowledge the fans. He will cross it for the final time in competition this week. July 09, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Preston Wilson, who has 14 home runs and 45 RBI for Colorado, could be coming to Washington for pitcher Zach Day, who has been rehabbing a broken arm at Class AA Harrisburg. 
Mariners left-hander Jamie Moyer throws a first-inning pitch against the Los Angeles Angels Friday night. Moyer got his 200th career victory. 
Hideki Matsui (55) congratulating Derek Jeter after he scored on an Alex Rodriguez single in the third inning, when the Yankees scored four runs to take a 4-2 lead. 
Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay sits on the mound after taking a line drive off his left leg last night in the third inning. The All-Star was forced to leave the game. 
Chien-Ming Wang allowed three runs and seven hits in six and two-thirds innings, improving to 6-3. 
Next season Mo Williams (left) and Bobby Simmons, who played the last two seasons with the Clippers, will be teammates on the Bucks. July 08, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Jason Giambi led off the second with a homer Thursday night. He had two homers on Monday and a homer and two doubles on Tuesday. 
Braves rookie Jeff Francoeur, right, celebrates with Brian McCann after hitting a three-run homer, his first big-league hit. 
The Mariners' Richie Sexson slides past lunging Angels catcher Bengie Molina to score in the second inning last night 
Nate McMillan signs autographs following the news conference introducing him as the Trail Blazers' new coach yesterday in Portland. July 07, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Nate McMillan compiled a 212-183 regular-season record as coach of the Sonics. He led the team to a 52-30 record last season and a playoff-series victory over Sacramento. 
Texas pitcher Kenny Rogers steps away from the podium after reading a contrite statement to the media yesterday. 
Geoff Jenkins' two-run single highlighted Milwaukee's three-run first inning. 
Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal tags out Tike Redman at home. 
The Royals’ Tony Graffanino, right, is congratulated by third-base coach Luis Silverio after hitting a sixth-inning homer. 
Ricky Williams could see lots of action for the Dolphins July 06, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Pedro Martínez gave up three runs in seven innings, but he received little help from pinch-hitter Brian Daubach and the rest of the Mets. Daubach popped out to end the game. 
Yankees starter Randy Johnson allowed two runs and struck out eight in seven innings against the Orioles. 
Mark Teixeira backs up into the crowd to catch a foul ball by the Red Sox's Mark Bellhorn last night at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas. 
Marlins starter Josh Beckett storms around the dugout, slamming his glove, after being pulled from the game last night because of an injury. 
According to his new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, Grady Jackson is "very dissatisfied" with his current deal. 
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts to a missed shot by LPGA player Natalie Gulbis in the Dana Celebrity/LPGA Challenge at Highland Meadows in Sylvania, Ohio. 
Erik Bedard, who was placed on the DL May 26, will pitch for the Baysox tonight. July 05, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
Jason Giambi watches his home run in the eighth inning yesterday at Yankee Stadium. Giambi homered twice, his first multi-homer game since July 18, 2003, against Cleveland. 
Reds catcher Jason LaRue hits a three-run double against the Giants yesterday. He also homered and finished with six RBIs. 
Jose Reyes scored the go-ahead run on a hit by Jose Offerman in the ninth inning on Monday. 
Raul Ibanez swats a three-run home in the third inning last night. The homer was his 12th of the season. 
Marlins catcher Paul Lo Duca is unable to hang onto the ball at home plate while Milwaukee Brewers' pinch-runner Trent Durrington is called safe. 
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been defending the NFL's steroid testing and punishment policy before Congress. 
Jason Giambi hitting a home run in the second inning. He added another in the Yankees' seven-run eighth inning. July 03, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »Livan Hernandez of the Washington Nationals. 
Zach Duke allows three runs and five hits in his major-league debut at Miller Park last night. 
The Mets' Marlon Anderson leaps over the Marlins' Damion Easley while turning a double play in the sixth inning yesterday. 
George Steinbrenner "I'm really 95 percent Mr. Rogers and only 5 percent Oscar the Grouch." 
Venus Williams' emotions knew no bounds after defeating Lindsay Davenport for the women's singles title yesterday. July 02, 2005« June 2005 | Main | August 2005 »
The frustration shows in Randy Johnson's face after he gives up a two-run home run to Detroit's Magglio Ordonez in the fifth inning last night. The Tigers routed Johnson and the Yankees, 10-2. 
John Smoltz delivers a pitch against the Phillies last night in Philadelphia. Smoltz won his fifth in a row, shutting down the Phillies, 9-1. 
ELAINE THOMPSON / AP Texas pitcher Kenny Rogers heads toward the dugout from the bullpen before the Rangers' game against the Mariners at Safeco Field. Rogers refused to comment about his suspension. 
In this shot Wednesday from television, Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers pushes television photographer Larry Rodirguez before team warmups. Friday, Major League Baseball hit Rogers with a 20-game suspension and $50,000 fine. 
The Brewers' Rickie Weeks is congratulated at home plate by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Pirates last night in Milwaukee. 
Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the Western Open yesterday at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. 
Defending champion Roger Federer celebrates as he defeats Lleyton Hewitt in their semifinal match yesterday on Centre Court at Wimbledon. 
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