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June 30, 2006

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Phoenix is trying to keep Tim Thomas

Don't look now, but the Wizards are said to be interested in Jamaal Magloire.

Freddy Sanchez celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to help the Pirates beat the White Sox, 7-6, yesterday at PNC Park and end a record 13-game losing streak.

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Eric Byrnes heads into third for a triple off Seattle Mariners' Gil Meche during the first inning.

Mike Mussina got hit hard in mid-June but is 9-3 and on pace for his lowest ERA since 2001.

Red Sox centerfielder Coco Crisp makes a diving catch Thursday night to help Boston give the Mets their first three-game losing streak of the season.

Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee

2008 will be the last year the Yankees play in Yankee Stadium.

June 28, 2006

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Roger Clemens had some words for plate umpire CB Bucknor as he departed the mound in the last of the seventh inning at Detroit. The Rocket was making his second start in his in-season return to the Astros.

June 27, 2006

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Oregon State players mob closing pitcher Kevin Gunderson as they celebrate their 3-2 victory over North Carolina.

Jason Giambi hit a two-run homer in the first inning and a three-run shot in the second in the Yankees' victory over the Braves.

Although Manager Sam Perlozzo said he would like to keep Miguel Tejada, above, the Orioles would listen to an offer if "someone overwhelms us."

Derrek Lee is back from an injury - but it might be too late for the Cubs in 2006.

Astros manager Phil Garner flings a chair from the dugout after he was ejected in Detroit. The skipper was upset about a call at first base involving Lance Berkman.

New York Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson reacts after striking out Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones with two men on in the sixth inning of their baseball game Monday, June 26, 2006, at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Bob Melvin, left, and the Diamondbacks have lost 17 of their past 20 games

June 26, 2006

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Suns forward Shawn Marion

Johnny Damon broke a 1-1 tie with his home run in the seventh inning, his 11th homer of the season. He also had a sacrifice fly in the fourth.

A welcome sight for the Cubs: Derrek Lee, who returned after sitting out 59 games nursing a broken wrist. Lee singled in four at-bats against the Twins

Washington right-hander Livan Hernandez

Richie Sexson watches his his fifth hit of the game, a ninth-inning double, in Sunday's win over San Diego.

Justin Verlander works against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Comerica Park.

Houston's Adam Everett scores the winning run on a single by Willy Taveras in the 13th inning. The 10-9 victory prevented the White Sox from sweeping the interleague meeting between last October's World Series teams.

June 24, 2006

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The right arm of Jose Contreras has been strong enough - and accurate enough - to win 16 consecutive decisions. Friday, he made the Houston Astros his latest victim.

Curtis Granderson heads home with his hand extended after homering in the last of the first off Chris Carpenter. The Tigers won despite the Cards getting seven hits total from Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen.

After halting their longest losing streak in 18 years, the Atlanta Braves celebrated. Jorge Sosa (34) joined, from left, Andruw Jones, Matt Diaz, Scott Thorman, Wilson Betemit and Edgar Renteria in smiles and hugs.

Los Angeles Angels' Tim Salmon

The Cardials are believed to be $8 million to $10 million under the $102 million cap, which will help when signing key players, including Leonard Davis

June 23, 2006

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Ozzie Guillen feeling heat with the White Sox

Ichiro hits a grounder to first base in the third inning of Thursday's game. The Mariners right fielder went 0 for 4, snapping his 20-game hit streak.

June 22, 2006

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Jose Reyes runs out the home run portion of his cycle against Cincinnati. The New York shortstop is the ninth man in club history to have at least one hit of each kind during a game.

Roger Clemens will don an Astros home uniform on Thursday for the first time this season when he faces the Twins. "I'm definitely on the fast track," the seven-time Cy Young Award winner says. "I want to throw 105 pitches and not get tired. I don't have a

Adrian Beltre belts a two-run double that helped Seattle knock off Los Angeles for the second night in a row.

David Segui — shown homering for Baltimore in 2002 — wonders if Jason Grimsley really knew who in baseball was taking steroids. "I honestly don't think (Grimsley) knows who was doing what. I believe this whole thing has been blown out of proportion," Segu

June 21, 2006

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Miami's Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade

Miami Heat team celebrates the NBA Championship.

Dontrelle Willis earned his 50th career win, breaking a franchise record.

Adrian Beltre crosses the plate in front of catcher Russell Martin after a hit by Richie Sexson during the third inning.

Cornerback Al Harris is unhappy with his contract and might not report for the start of training camp.

"They say as you get older, times go by faster. It's true," Mario Williams says of the whirlwind his life has become. "It's like I'm watching myself in a movie."

June 20, 2006

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Cam Ward, who won more games in the playoffs (15) than he did in the regular season (14), accepts the Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup MVP from commissioner Gary Bettman.

Carolina captain Rod Brind'Amour is the first to hoist the Cup after a 3-1 win over Edmonton in Game 7 of the Finals. The Hurricanes earned the first championship in franchise history after Justin Williams' empty-net goal with 1:01 left clinched the victo

Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre, taking a strike, faces his former team in Los Angeles for the first time since he left the Dodgers.

Derek Jeter after taking a called strike in the ninth inning. He then grounded into the Yankees' second out.

Chase Utley, who may be the best second baseman in baseball, has a clause in his contract prohibiting him from using performance-enhancing drugs.

Delmon Young finished his 50-game suspension for flinging a bat that hit an umpire in the chest.

June 19, 2006

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade shoots the tying basket over Mavericks defender Adrian Griffin with 2.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter

Phil Mickelson is bowed and beaten after his double-bogey on the 18th hole costs him the U.S. Open title.

Carlos Lee watches his home run in the ninth inning.

Cubs pitcher Mark Prior reacts after giving up a home run to Chris Shelton in the first inning. The blast was the third allowed by Prior in the inning as he struggled in his return from a right shoulder injury.

Mets starter Tom Glavine allowed four runs and nine hits in six innings against the Orioles. He leads the National League with 10 victories.

Ryan Zimmerman celebrates his two-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted Washington to a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Yankees.

June 16, 2006

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Dywane Wade of the Miami Heat

Arizona's Luis Gonzalez follows a home run against Houston in April. "It's unfortunate that I almost have to sit here today to defend myself for no reason," said Gonzalez about talk he might have used steroids.

New York Mets' David Wright, right, pushed his hitting streak to nine games with a three-run homer in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies

Chad Pennington has missed part of the last two seasons with injuries to his throwing shoulder. That didn't prevent him from tossing some passes Thursday.

Carson Palmer began knocking the rust off Thursday during his first on-field action since injuring his knee in the playoffs.

The Arizona Cardinals say they are looking forward to a break before training camp opens July 30 in Flagstaff.

June 14, 2006

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Dwyane Wade exploded for the Heat in fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his 42 points in the final period while playing with five fouls.

It appears that Ben Roethlisberger got lucky by avoiding life-threatening injuries.

June 12, 2006

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Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs with 29 points as Dallas took a 2-0 series lead over the Heat.

"I'd like Barry to cooperate with Sen. Mitchell," Barry Bonds' attorney, Michael Rains, told the Daily News in New York. "We believe Sen. Mitchell will be fair, thorough and impartial."

Diamondbacks' Russ Ortiz delivers a pitch against the Mets in the 4th inning at Chase Field.

With Russell Martin, tagging the Rockies' Luis Gonzalez, at catcher, the Dodgers are 22-8.

"I'm not going to lie to you," said Brett Favre. "I woke up some days this offseason and said 'The hell with working out the way I did last year. A lot of good that did.' But that's not the right way to do it."

June 10, 2006

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Mets' catcher Paul Lo Duca trots towards home during a Carlos Beltran home run during the game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Arizona Diamondbacks left outfielder Luis Gonzalez reacts to his swings during the game against Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field.

Randy Johnson barks after umpires called him for a balk during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Johnson surrendered three home runs in a 6-5 loss to Oakland.

June 9, 2006

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Jason Terry and Mavericks protected home court

Curt Schilling gave up four hits in eight innings against the Yankees.

Orlando Hernandez pumps his fist after he got the Diamondbacks' Chad Tracy to fly out to end the third inning.

Gary Sheffield of the New York Yankees was injured April 29 in a collision at first base against Toronto. He was helped off the field by manager Joe Torre, right, and assistant trainer Steve Donahue.

Despite playing for one franchise his entire NFL career, former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has experience in several different offensive systems.

Brett Favre says he is working hard on learning the nuances of new coach Mike McCarthy's version of the West Coast offense.

June 8, 2006

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If you can't beat 'em, join 'em: It appears Steve McNair will be at the controls for the Baltimore Ravens for the 2006 season.

Barry Bonds flies out this week against Florida. The San Francisco star's name has surfaced in the steroid-related story about pitcher Jason Grimsley.

June 7, 2006

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The Nationals' Alfonso Soriano follows through on a two-run homer run in the fifth inning against the Braves.

Jason Grimsley, who has pitched for the Diamondbacks this year, has had his Phoenix-area home searched by federal authorities. According to the IRS, Grimsley named other players he believed were using steroids. However, Tuesday he told the Arizona Republi

Luke Hochevar was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, but failed to reach a deal. The Kansas City Royals took Hochevar with the No. 1 pick in Tuesday's draft.

Jason Schmidt matched a 102-year-old club record with 16 strikeouts Tuesday night, fanning his final three batters to escape a ninth-inning jam and preserve San Francisco's 2-1 victory over the Florida Marlins.

June 6, 2006

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Ken Griffey Jr. follows his game-deciding three-run homer that beat the Cardinals 8-7. Earlier in the game, the Reds outfielder tied a major league record by making the new Busch Stadium the 43rd ballpark in which he has homered.

Carlos Zambrano held the Astros to one hit and two walks aas part of an 8-0 victory over the Astros. At the plate, Zambrano hit a three-run homer and had a sacrifice fly.

June 5, 2006

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Lastings Milledge of the Mets tied the score in the 10th and celebrated by high-fiving fans on his way to right field. The Giants won it in the 12th

Tony Clark, left, gets congratulations from Shawn Green after his second-inning home run. He hit another homer in the ninth inning.

Albert Pujols holds his side after pulling up chasing a foul ball against the Cubs. Cards manager Tony La Russa and trainer Craig Hauck check their superstar

Eric Gregg, who called his first game in 1975, was recognized for his 300-pound-plus frame and large strike zone.

The Steelers' Super Bowl XL ring was designed by owner Dan Rooney with help from Jerome Bettis and Ben Roethlisberger.

June 3, 2006

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Dwyane Wade overcame an earlier trip to the hospital to combat flu-like symptoms to help the Heat record the 95-78 win over the team that vanquished them in last year's playoffs.

"I'm here with a great coach, a great team, a great owner," said Terrell Owens on the day of his first practice with the Cowboys. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity that I can make to help this team win. That's why they brought me in here."

Dontrelle Willis is a happy man after retiring the Rockies in the last of the seventh.

Johan Santana allowed Oakland just a single and a home run in eight innings on Friday as the lefthander won for the first time in four starts.

Starter Oliver Perez gave up nine hits and five runs in three innings last night against the Padres at PNC Park.

June 2, 2006

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Dirk Nowitzki # 41 of the Dallas Mavericks hits a three, part of his career playoff high against the Phoenix Suns in game five of the Western Conference Finals

Dr. Phil McGraw looks on as the Dallas Mavericks play against the Phoenix Suns in game five of the Western Conference Finals

The critical comments of TNT's studio crew sparked an in-studio visit from Kobe Bryant, left, after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.

June 1, 2006

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Tayshaun Prince fueled the Pistons' effort with a playoff career-high 29 points as Detroit stayed alive to force a Game 6.

Ben Wallace frustrated Shaquille O'Neal, and Detroit turned up its defensive intensity to defeat Miami and avoid elimination.

Roger Clemens will again the uniform of the Houston Astros, who have signed their prized righthander for the balance of the season.

Arizona's Brandon Webb upped his scoreless string to 25 innings and lowered his ERA to 2.01 when he faced Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. "It was fun. We both pitched well which is, again, what I expected," Webb said.

Former Rangers DH Phil Nevin follows through on a solo homer off A's closer Huston Street last Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

"He's a defense unto himself," ESPN analyst Merril Hoge says of the Patriots' Richard Seymour.

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