Granato, James to be first women in Hall (AP)
The Hockey Hall of Fame has its first female members, Cammi Granato and Angela James. In an announcement made Tuesday, Granato and James were revealed as inductees along with former NHL All-Star Dino...
View ArticleS. Korea ties Nigeria to reach 2nd round (AP)
South Korea reached the second round of the World Cup on Tuesday by holding Nigeria to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match. Lee Jung-soo and Park Chu-young scored for South Korea after Kalu Uche had given...
View ArticleBucks acquire F Maggette from Warriors (AP)
Seeking a scoring threat and willing to take on a significant contract, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired forward Corey Maggette in a trade with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Bucks also got a...
View ArticleMoyer beats Indians 2-1 for win No. 266 (AP)
Jamie Moyer shrugged it off. Nothing was going to bother him on this night. Moyer tied the record for most homers allowed by surrendering his 505th longball but that was his only blemish in eight crisp...
View ArticleLincecum bests Oswalt 3-1 with 8 innings (AP)
Tim Lincecum is a little tired of talking about getting the best of Roy Oswalt. That's probably because it's already come up twice before this season. Lincecum outpitched Oswalt in a matchup of...
View ArticleRangers push winning streak to 9 (AP)
As well as Julio Borbon has been playing for the Texas Rangers, he is still in awe of slugging teammate Josh Hamilton. Together, the outfielders kept the Rangers' winning streak going at home. Hamilton...
View ArticleUS fate set to be determined vs. Algeria (AP)
One more game, one last chance to make their reputation. When the Americans play Algeria at the World Cup on Wednesday they'll either live up to all the hype and earn a spot among the final 16 teams --...
View ArticleHaynesworth says he will be at camp (AP)
Albert Haynesworth says he will be there when the Washington Redskins open training camp next month, despite a dispute that has teammates calling him selfish. The disgruntled two-time All Pro defensive...
View ArticleMarlins fire manager Gonzalez, 2 coaches (AP)
Fredi Gonzalez was fired as manager of the Florida Marlins on Wednesday, with the team owner saying "we can do better and be better." The Marlins are 34-36 following a win over Baltimore on Tuesday...
View ArticleLawrence Taylor indicted on rape charges (AP)
Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has been indicted by a suburban New York grand jury on charges of rape, criminal sexual act and sexual abuse. The indictment Wednesday comes after his May 6...
View ArticleEngland beats Slovenia 1-0 to advance (AP)
Jermain Defoe's goal put much-improved England into the World Cup's round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Slovenia. Recalled to the starting lineup, Defoe knocked in a cross from James Milner in the 23rd...
View ArticleEngland beats Slovenia 1-0 to advance (AP)
A revived England made the round of the 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Slovenia 1-0 on Jermain Dafoe's goal in the 23rd minute. The victory gave England second place in Group C behind the...
View ArticleHornets owners: No plan to trade Paul (AP)
The Hornets' owners say Chris Paul is the cornerstone of their franchise and that their goal going into Thursday's draft is to build around the three-time All-Star -- not to trade him. Owner George...
View ArticleIsner, Mahut playing longest match ever (AP)
John Isner of Tampa, Fla., and Nicolas Mahut of France are playing what already is the longest match on record in tennis history. Their first-round match at Wimbledon has lasted more than 7 1/2 hours...
View ArticleLakers' Jackson leans toward retirement (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is leaning toward retirement, but will wait until next week to make his final decision. The 11-time NBA champion said Wednesday he'll get the results of another...
View ArticleGermany beats Ghana 1-0, both move on (AP)
Germany won. Ghana lost, then won. Mesut Oezil scored on a left-footed blast from outside the area Wednesday to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Ghana and first place in Group D at the World Cup. Still,...
View ArticleRape accusation vs. Johan not pressed (AP)
Mets pitcher Johan Santana says "the case is closed" regarding a woman who accused him of raping her in Florida last year. The state attorney's office declined to prosecute the case in January. It...
View ArticleStrasburg Ks 9, suffers first loss (AP)
Sensational starts from Stephen Strasburg are no longer good enough for the Washington Nationals. The way they're hitting the ball these days, they need him to be just about perfect. The hard-throwing...
View ArticleBlackhawks trade Byfuglien to Thrashers (AP)
The Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks and the Thrashers were awaiting NHL approval Wednesday on a multiplayer blockbuster trade that would send Dustin Byfuglien, Brent Sopel and Ben Eager from Chicago to...
View ArticleHenrik Sedin named NHL MVP over Ovechkin (AP)
Henrik Sedin wrecked Alex Ovechkin's bid for an NHL MVP three-peat. The Vancouver Canucks star, who had a league-best 83 assists, captured the Hart Trophy on Wednesday night during the NHL's awards...
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