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July 31, 2006

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Alfonso Soriano heads to the dugout after striking out yesterday, perhaps in his final game with the Nationals.

Bobby Abreu, left, and Corey Lidle sit out their final game in Philly after news of their trade to the New York Yankees.

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols played through pain on Saturday

Bruce Sutter pauses to gather his thoughts during his induction speech on Sunday

Terrell Owens at Cowboys camp

Quarterback Matt Leinart talks to a coach during rookie camp at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.

July 30, 2006

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Carlos Lee gets his first hit as a member of the Rangers during a game Friday in Arlington.

July 29, 2006

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Kevin Mench hit .284 with 12 home runs and 50 RBI for Texas this season.

Carlos Lee now of the Texas Rangers

Because Kip Wells can be a free agent after this season and has not been offered an extension, the Pirates have him on the block in advance of Major League Baseball's non-waiver trading deadline Monday.

Mets catcher Paul LoDuca congratulates Carlos Beltran after the center fielder's first-inning homer.

Cubs Manager Dusty Baker argues with umpire Ed Montague, who ejected him.

Chad Pennington is in a dogfight to be the Jets' No. 1 QB. His camp debut on Friday was somewhat shaky.

David Boston was a Pro-Bowl caliber receiver during his days in Arizona.

July 26, 2006

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The Braves feel Bob Wickman, their most recent acquisition, pads their bullpen.

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Tuesday evening that the odds were against him trading leftfielder Carlos Lee before the non-waiver deadline Monday.

Odalis Perez - shown leaving a game in 2004 - had a stormy season in Los Angeles before the Dodgers shipped him to Kansas City.

Johan Santana is 8-1 in his last 10 starts against the White Sox.

July 25, 2006

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Aramis Ramirez rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

Adam LaRoche watches his solo home run in the second inning. The Brave also hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Mike MacDougal from the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Alex Rodriguez's current slump and sloppy play at third base have drawn boos at Yankee Stadium.

With 31 homers, Washington's Alfonso Soriano has generated a lot of interest from a number of teams.

"We still need the fans to support this team because it is their team," Sonics guard Ray Allen said. "We can't think that the team is gone because if you do, it will be gone."

July 24, 2006

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Tiger Woods is embraced by his wife Elin after winning the British Open Sunday.

Angels pitcher Jered Weaver is 7-0 after beating the Royals on Sunday.

July 23, 2006

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Alex Rodriguez is in a 4-for-27 funk for the Yankees

Rookie left-hander Francisco Liriano earned his 12th win of the season for the Twins, striking out 10 against the Indians.

Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt belts a fifth-inning single to lead Houston's four-run rally.

The Blue Jays' Reed Johnson, right, greets Vernon Wells at home after the All-Star outfielder's first-inning homer Sunday against the Yankees, his first of two on the day.

July 20, 2006

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Houston's Roger Clemens threw six shutout innings to earn his 343rd career victory and move into sole possession of eighth place on the career list.

Detroit's Craig Monroe blasts a grand slam in the 6th inning Wednesday night to boost the Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 5-2. Detroit holds a 4½-game lead over Chicago in the American League Central.

Josh Beckett signed a three-year contract extension with the Red Sox Wednesday after leading Boston to its second consecutive 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

The Phillies' Bobby Abreu watches his two-run double that gave his team the lead head toward center field against the Padres in the ninth inning Wednesday.

Is Barry Zito of the A's worth big money?

Washington's Austin Kearns, acquired from Cincinnati during the all-star break, makes the final out against Florida. Kearns is 3 for 19 since the trade.

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Miguel Batista throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday at Chase Field.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Adam Jones runs in during AL baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday.

July 19, 2006

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Cardinals outside linebacker Karlos Dansby might miss the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on a thumb about three weeks ago.

Boston's Jason Lester pitched a one-hit shutout through eight innings to lead the Red Sox to a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals.

July 18, 2006

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Barry Bonds said he felt healthier than he had all season. He stole two bases and hit his 721st homer in a weekend series against Philadelphia.

Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Hinske congratulates teammate Vernon Wells as he scores on his grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning.

Wilson Betemit watches his two-RBI double in the sixth inning. The Brave went 4-for-6 with a home run and five RBI.

Francisco Liriano says he originally wanted to be an outfielder. "I wanted to be like Ken Griffey Jr.," he says. Fortunately for the Twins he made the switch to the mound.

J.D. Drew, above, was a first-round draft pick, as were brothers Stephen and Tim.

July 17, 2006

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Keith Davis, shown trying to tackle Denver's Ron Dayne during a Nov. 2005 game, was shot on Sunday morning for the second time in less than three years.

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols connects for a single in the third inning of their 11-3 win over the Dodgers. Pujols had his third four-hit game of the season going 4-for-5 and picking up three RBI

Home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman argues with manager Bobby Cox of the Atlanta Braves. Dreckman ejected him from the game in the seventh inning.

Derek Jeter celebrates killing an eighth-inning White Sox rally after turning a double play. The Yankees shortstop homered in the 6-4 win over Chicago.

Barry Bonds follows through on his solo home run hit off of Philadelphia Phillies' Brett Myers in the sixth inning.

July 14, 2006

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Barry Bonds' attorney told The New York Times that two former friends are witnesses against the Giants star.

Austin Kearns, left, and Felipe Lopez will be teammates in Washington after Thursday's eight-player trade.

After going 3-0 in April, Sidney Ponson went just 1-4 before the Cardinals released him.

Tom Gordon leads the Phillies bullpen with 46 strikeouts in 37? innings. "He's still blowing the ball past guys," Padres closer Trevor Hoffman says.

July 12, 2006

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Michael Young, left, hit a triple that drove in the American League's winning runs, keeping Miguel Cabrera's National Leaguers winless in the past 10 All-Star Games.

July 11, 2006

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Winner Ryan Howard hits the ball during the second round of the 21st Home Run Derby last night at PNC Park.

Nomar Garciaparra of the Dodgers is hitting .358 and making the transition to first base.

July 7, 2006

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Michael Vick's prodigious talents earned him $23.1 million from the Atlanta Falcons in 2005.

Jim Thome hit a two-run homer and a grand slam for six RBI on Thursday. He took a second to follow one of his roundtrippers before circling the bases.

David Ortiz joined Jim Thome by having a two-homer, six-RBI night.

The Athletics poured from the dugout to welcome Frank Thomas after his ninth-inning homer beat the Angels 7-5. The two-run shot gave the slugger 1,509 RBI, tying him with Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle for 43rd on the career list.

Saving face: "Everyday Eddie" Guardado lived up to his moniker in his first two seasons, recording 54 saves in 99 games.

Ronny Paulino, right, awaited the throw as Xavier Nady scored in the second inning. The Mets won the last three games of their four-game series with the Pirates.

July 6, 2006

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Tyson Chandler traded to the Hornets

According to a source as many as nine teams have shown interest in Sonics restricted free agent Chris Wilcox.

Carl Crawford beats the tag from Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek during a steal of home. "I said it's going to be do or die," Crawford said of the theft.

Chris Young cutting loose for San Diego last month. "He has as good a mental makeup as any athlete I've ever been around." says Scott Bradley, Young's baseball coach at Princeton.

July 5, 2006

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Greg Maddux to the Dodgers?

Washington's Ryan Zimmerman celebrates his game-winning three-run home run with teammates at home plate in the bottom of the ninth inning after his two-out shot snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, 6-4 over the Florida Marlins.

Frank Thomas and Eric Chavez congratulate Jay Payton after he hit a three-run home run off Detroit Tigers' Nate Robertson in the sixth inning.

Grady Sizemore and Jhonny Peralta celebrate Travis Hafner's three-run homer off Yankees pitcher Shawn Chacon in the second inning.

The Bulls' addition of Ben Wallace to their frontcourt makes the Pistons' rivals an instant contender in the NBA next season.

July 4, 2006

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Takeru Kobayashi has won six straight hot dog-eating competitions at Coney Island

Ben Wallace, one of the N.B.A.'s top defenders, signed a four-year $60 million deal with Chicago.

Scott Kazmir improved his record against the Red Sox to 3-1 after striking out 10 and allowing only two hits during his complete game shutout.

Roger Clemens finally got runs from his Astros teammates to support his strong performance and earn his first win of the season, No. 342 in his career.

Jeremy Sowers of the Indians had pitched only five innings in the majors before facing the Yankees. He went seven innings for his first victory.

Bob Uecker testifies during court hearing his request for a restraining order against Ladd. Uecker says hes had to use a security escort.

July 3, 2006

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Yankees fans finally cheer slugger Alex Rodriguez after he hit a grand slam in the third inning vs. the Mets during interleague play Sunday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.

Twins rookie starter Francisco Liriano is tough on the Brewers, allowing just three hits and striking out 12 batters in eight innings Sunday.

Boston OF Manny Ramirez has been chosen for his 10th all-star game.

Mets third baseman David Wright already has more than 100 hits.

Peja Stojakovic's outside shooting is expected to open up the floor for new teammates Chris Paul and David West.

Kellen Winslow II has played in just two games in two NFL seasons. "I've been given time to think," he says.

Saints head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees are new faces to the Crescent City; they hope to bring some new hope to their new fans.

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