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Sky News
Beyond Category Only Begins to Describe L’Alpe D’Huez
New York Times - 3 hours ago
Bas Czerwinski/AP Riders, including overall Tour de France leader Frank Schleck, speed down Galibier pass during the 17th stage before the daunting climb up L'Alpe D'Huez.
Sastre rides to victory, overall lead in Stage 17 Sports Network
Sastre takes Tour lead with impressive win in 17th stage (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com
PezCycling News - The Associated Press - CNN International - Bloomberg
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Sports-Odds.com
Fight Breaks Out During Shock-Sparks Game
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
In the waning seconds of the Detroit-Los Angeles game, a scuffle on the floor led to the ejections of three players and a Shock assistant coach.
Mahorn: Peacekeeper or pusher in WNBA fight? USA Today
Malice In The Palace Part II: Detroit Shock Mug LA Sparks Star ... Bleacher Report
Los Angeles Times - WTVW - Associated Content - The Associated Press
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CBC.ca
Report: Childress leaves Hawks for Euro mega-deal
FOXSports.com - 3 hours ago
by FOXSports.com Josh Childress is headed for Greece in the richest deal in Euroleague history, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Josh Childress accepts offer to play in Greece SportingNews.com
Hawks guard Childress signs with Greek club The Associated Press
Rotowire - Bleacher Report - The Canadian Press - WXIA-TV
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TSN.ca
Report: NFL security probing tampering charge vs. Vikings - NFL
ESPN - 4 hours ago
The NFL's security department interviewed Minnesota Vikings officials on Tuesday regarding tampering charges the Green Bay Packers filed against their division rival over Brett Favre, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported Wednesday.
As the Favre turns: Latest twist has NFL visiting Winter Park Minneapolis Star Tribune
Report: Goodell tells Packers to resolve Favre issue FOXSports.com
Bleacher Report - Boston Globe - USA Today - Music City Miracles
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OnlineSportsHandicapping.com
Rollins Hears the Boos, and He Says They Energize Him
New York Times - 15 hours ago
By JACK CURRY Jimmy Rollins expects to hear endless, powerful boos flooding Shea Stadium every time he visits with the Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB Predictions: New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Point-Spreads.com
Free MLB Picks: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets OnlineSportsHandicapping.com
USA Today - Newsday - Bloomberg - New York Mets
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The Southern Ledger
Molina's homers boost Zito in Giants' win
San Jose Mercury News - 2 hours ago
By Andrew Baggarly San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson, right, and catcher Bengie Molina celebrate the Giants' 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals at the end of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in San Francisco.
Giants, Nationals to resume play by the Bay Sports Network
Nationals Dealt a Loss On End of a Busy Day Washington Post
USA Today - San Francisco Chronicle - SBR Forum - Kansas City Star
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Boston Globe
Red Sox attempt to get brooms out in Seattle
Sports Network - 3 hours ago
(Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox have an opportunity for a rare road sweep, a feat the reigning world champions haven't accomplished too many times this season.
begins at: 4:40 PM ET USA Today
Sox strong-arm Mariners again Boston Globe
Boston Herald - Los Angeles Times - The Canadian Press - Hartford Courant
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New York Daily News
Ailing Posada mulls position change
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com NEW YORK -- Jorge Posada has been advised that his right labrum is deteriorating and will require surgery, but the switch-hitting Yankees slugger may be able to continue his season as a first baseman or designated hitter.
Posada mulls over position change Sports Network
For Jorge Posada, it's DH or bust New York Daily News
Rotowire - New York Times - Newsday - Bleacher Report
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A pre-Olympics Q&A with Carmelo Anthony
ESPN - 50 minutes ago
By Scoop Jackson There's something about Carmelo Anthony that seems to connect with people. Maybe it's because of the way he plays -- fearless, smooth in spots, but smash when it's called for.
USA Men’s Basketball: Who’s In Your Five? New York Times
Team USA Facing Different Game HoopsWorld
SportingNews.com - United Press International - SI.com - Monitor
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Auto Racing Daily
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is Jeff Gordon's personal playground ...
ESPN - 2 hours ago
By Ryan McGee AP Photo/Tom Strattman Jeff Gordon, left, and car owner Rick Hendrick pucker up after Gordon's fourth Brickyard win in 2004.
Race sponsor announced for Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP Clutch and Chrome
Hornish hoping for bounce back at Brickyard WTHI
Clanton Advertiser - HeraldNet - Nascar - Motorsport.com
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ABC News
When Will the Olympics End?
ABC News - 1 hour ago
By JO LING KENT With just over two weeks left until the Beijing Olympics, the streets of China's capital are lined with flowing banners, blooming flowers and flocks of smiling, uniformed volunteers.
China takes lead in optimism poll Chicago Tribune
Most Chinese happy with nation's economy - Survey China Daily
The Associated Press - Wall Street Journal - Bloomberg
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Capital to host entire first stage of bike race
San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago
AP SACRAMENTO—The expanded Amgen Tour of California will start in the state capital on Feb. 14 and feature 16 start and finish cities on a new nine-day, 800-mile route, race organizers announced Wednesday.
California cycling race keeps going and growing Los Angeles Times
Tour of California comes back to Sausalito - with a Golden Gate twist Marin Independent-Journal
San Luis Obispo Tribune - CBS13.com - Central Valley Business Times - Sacramento Bee
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=== Sabathia tries to pitch Milwaukee to seventh straight win in ...
Sports Network - 3 hours ago
(Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals are losing ground to the hard- charging Milwaukee Brewers in the playoff race. An encounter with CC Sabathia may not bode well for Tony La Russa's club's chances of reversing that trend.
begins at: 8:15 PM ET USA Today
MLB Predictions: St Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Point-Spreads.com
MLB.com - Pierce County Herald - MadFriars.com - WREC
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Washington Post
Pair of aces highlight Braves/Marlins matchup
Sports Network - 3 hours ago
(Sports Network) - A pair of 10-game winners get together at Dolphin Stadium tonight, when the Atlanta Braves take on the Florida Marlins in the finale of a three-game series.
Braves manage single hit in loss to Marlins Atlanta Journal Constitution
begins at: 7:10 PM ET USA Today
The Associated Press - New York Times - MLB.com - The Chattanoogan
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Albany Times Union
Rockies try to get back in NL West race in finale with Dodgers
Sports Network - 3 hours ago
(Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies believe they will still have a say in the outcome of the National League West race. The defending NL champions have a chance to make a statement with a potential series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers' Kershaw is routed in return to majors Los Angeles Times
Jimenez dominates Dodgers in win MLB.com
USA Today - Denver Post - The Associated Press - SBR Forum
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Washington Post
Nationals Deal Rauch, And Re-Sign Guzmán
Washington Post - 13 hours ago
By Chico Harlan SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 -- In one afternoon, with a pair of moves, the Washington Nationals removed all mystery about the status of their two most valuable veterans and answered several questions about how the team will look next season.
Things looking up for Arizona San Diego Union Tribune
Giving Up John Rauch: Good Call by the Washington Nationals Bleacher Report
Hartford Courant - Washington Times - The Associated Press - DC Sports Box
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Washington Post
begins at: 2:05 PM ET
USA Today - 2 hours ago
Visits to Minute Maid Park have rarely produced anything positive for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have lost more games at the Houston Astros' home park than in any opposing venue since 2000.
Maholm masterful as Bucs batter Astros MLB.com
Pirates sink Astros ship Sports Network
SBR Forum - The Associated Press - Houston Chronicle - CBSSports.com
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National Post
Rating Ozzie's most memorable blowups - MLB
ESPN - 1 hour ago
By Jerry Crasnick The Chicago-Texas series arrived this week with a little extra intrigue, in the form of a budding feud between the Rangers' closer and the White Sox manager.
Contreras feels fine after side session MLB.com
Bobby Jenks: Closing never simple Chicago Tribune
Bleacher Report - Detroit Free Press - Sports Network - Joliet Herald News
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Report: Rutgers hid parts of Schiano's contract
SportingNews.com - 1 hour ago
Rutgers University made a secret deal with coach Greg Schiano, allowing him to break his 10-year contract without penalty if the school didn't complete a stadium expansion and renovation project by 2009, The Star Ledger of Newark reports.
Secret deal could let Schiano leave Rutgers FOXSports.com
Report: Schiano can leave without penalty if project not finished ... ESPN
Newsday - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Asbury Park Press - Dailyrecord.com
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CBC.ca
Jets, Bears, Raiders among teams with kettles steaming - NFL
ESPN - 4 hours ago
By John Clayton Jets tight end Chris Baker (left) and Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (right) have contract disputes they want settled, while Jaguars receiver Matt Jones (center) has legal issues to handle as the training camp potboilers begin.
Bears Sign First Round Pick Williams WBBM780
NFL: New pact revs Urlacher, Bears' linebacker agrees to $18M ... San Francisco Chronicle
Pro Football Weekly - Southtown Star - Chicago Tribune
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