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Dodgers' Ramirez hitless in return from suspension (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez returns to the dugout between innings in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, July 3, 2009, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)AP - Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.


Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors (AP)

FILE - In this June 11, 2009 file photo, Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu, from Turkey, celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando, Fla. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and the Magic appear likely to lose Turkoglu after trading for Vince Carter last week. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)AP - Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.


Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon (AP)

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts, during his  men's singles semifinal against Tommy Haas of Germany at Wimbledon, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)AP - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.


Phil Jackson says he'll return to coach Lakers (AP)

FILE - In this May 6, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest, right, has words for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff series in Los Angeles. Artest is joining Bryant and the Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being worked out, but could be finished as early as Thursday night, July 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)AP - Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.


Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003 (AP)

File - Rusty Hardin, attorney for pitching great Roger Clemens, leaves the federal courthouse after a motions hearing  in this April 9, 2008 file photo taken  in Houston. Hardin tells The New York Times Saturday July 4, 2009 that the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. Hardin said he was revealing the results now because other players recently have been linked to the list.  (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)AP - Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.


Tiger moves into lead at Congressional (AP)

Tiger Woods, left, and Lucas Glover, right, follow Woods' tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)AP - The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.


NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO trip (AP)
AP - The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.
Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers (AP)

FILE - In this June 11, 2009 file photo, Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu, from Turkey, celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando, Fla. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and the Magic appear likely to lose Turkoglu after trading for Vince Carter last week. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)AP - Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.


Padres expected to extend Black's contract (AP)
AP - It looks like Padres manager Bud Black is going to get a contract extension.
Owen completes stunning Manchester United move (AFP)

England striker Michael Owen (L) is pictured after a medical at Bridgewater Hospital, in Manchester, northwest England. Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker(AFP/Stringer)AFP - Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.


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Good and Boring
Well the Red Sox have the best record in the AL. They have the best bullpen ERA in baseball and they're leading the majors in 2 out RBIs. Winning the ultimate goal and the Sox are having great success?but this is a boring team to watch. With the best bullpen ...
Clay Day is Coming
Clay Day is coming soon. Pretty soon the Red Sox will have to give Clay Buchholz a chance to pitch for the big club. He's just been too good in the minor's to leave him there to rot. He's nearly pitched a perfect game this season; he already pitched a no-no ...
Penny for your Thougths
So the Red Sox have a 4th/5th starter in Brad Penny. A guy who's done a respectable job in the rotation. Chews up innngs, keeps the Sox in the game, has a bunch of wins...yada yada yada. TRADE HIM Not that he's a distraction or a detriment to the team. It's quite ...
WNBA Season Set to Get Underway June 6
Mark your calendars. The WNBA will tip off its 2009 season on Saturday, June 6. Six games are on tap for opening day: Detroit @ Los Angeles - 2:30pm Seattle @ Sacramento - 4:00pm Washington @ Connecticut - 4:00pm Indiana @ Atlanta - 7:00pm Chicago @ Minnesota - 8:00pm San ...
NPF Season to Start June 3rd
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) will start its 2009 season on Wednesday June 3rd. The league will be fielding 5 teams this year as the New England Riptide are taking the 2009 season off because of economic conditions. For more information see the NPF Schedule.
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