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Venus beats Serena for her fifth Wimbledon title
Venus Williams defended her Wimbledon title on Saturday, beating sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 12:39pm
Rockies rally from nine-run deficit to catch Marlins
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by Recap
5 Jul 2008 at 1:10am
Angels RHP Escobar derailed as session cut short
Angels starter Kelvim Escobar has yet to log a big-league inning in 2008 because of a shoulder injury, but the 18-game winner from 2007 began the week with high hopes for a successful comeback as a minor league rehab program progressed.
by ESPN.com news services
5 Jul 2008 at 12:51pm
Castroneves, Penske OK basics of long-term deal
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves confirmed Friday that he is close to securing a long-term contract extension to remain with Team Penske in the IndyCar Series.
by John Oreovicz
5 Jul 2008 at 11:13am
Pernice critical of Tour over Tiger-less tourneys
When it comes to club grooves and Tiger-less tournaments, Tom Pernice Jr. thinks the PGA Tour is lax on the job.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 12:31pm
U.S. mark set in women's 50 free at Olympic trials
Lara Jackson has set an American record in the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 12:25pm
Brewers won't address Sabathia trade speculation
If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 12:45pm
Ex-Chargers safety Kiel dies following car accident
Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 11:36am
Jackson quiets Royals to keep Rays rolling along
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by Recap
4 Jul 2008 at 8:42pm
Ochoa vs. men of PGA Tour? 'Not going to say no'
Top-ranked women's golfer Lorena Ochoa on Friday said she would consider following Annika Sorenstam and take on a male player.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 12:38pm
Valverde the victor in first stage of Tour de France
Alejandro Valverde won the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday.
by ESPN.com news services
5 Jul 2008 at 12:50pm
DEI's Menard, Martin sweep Coke 400 front row
DEI swept the front row in qualifying for Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 and ended up with three drivers in the top eight positions.
by Associated Press
4 Jul 2008 at 7:29pm
Cardinals' Pujols reaches 300-homer milestone
Albert Pujols hit his 300th career home run Friday night, becoming the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone.
by Associated Press
4 Jul 2008 at 10:19pm
Agent: Duhon agrees to two-year deal with Knicks
Chris Duhon has reached a verbal agreement with the New York Knicks on a two-year contract, Duhon's agent said.
by ESPN.com news services
4 Jul 2008 at 8:06pm
Collision course: It's Federer against Nadal in final
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won in straight sets on Friday, setting up their third straight Wimbledon final.
by Associated Press
5 Jul 2008 at 1:26am
BBC Sport
Venus triumphs in Wimbledon final
Venus Williams captures her fifth Wimbledon title by beating her sister Serena 7-5 6-4 in a high-quality final.
5 Jul 2008 at 10:02am
Kovalainen on pole for British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton only qualifies fourth fastest for the British GP as his McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen grabs pole position.
5 Jul 2008 at 8:43am
Briton Robson wins girls' title
Laura Robson becomes the first Briton since 1984 to win the Wimbledon girls' singles title.
5 Jul 2008 at 11:33am
Valverde triumphs in Tour opener
Spain's Alejandro Valverde wins the first stage of the Tour de France to claim the coveted yellow jersey.
5 Jul 2008 at 10:26am
Hamilton bemused by McLaren pace
Lewis Hamilton admits he cannot explain why his McLaren was almost a second slower than team-mate Heikki Kovalainen in qualifying.
5 Jul 2008 at 10:49am
New Zealand 19-8 South Africa
Jerome Kaino's second-half try sees New Zealand beat world champions South Africa in the opening Tri-Nations match.
5 Jul 2008 at 4:25am
Australia 40-10 France
A Matt Giteau-inspired Australia produce a devastating performance to crush an impotent France in Brisbane.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:51am
US firm confirms link to Magpies
American investor InterMedia Partners confirms it was approached about a possible takeover of Newcastle United.
5 Jul 2008 at 11:29am
Geovanni wraps up switch to Hull
Hull City sign former Manchester City midfielder Geovanni and Frenchman Bernard Mendy joins them for training.
5 Jul 2008 at 7:03am
Kewell completes Galatasaray move
Australian winger Harry Kewell wraps up his move to Turkish club Galatasaray after leaving Liverpool.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:21am
Mount Nelson lands Coral-Eclipse
Johnny Murtagh steers 7-2 shot Mount Nelson to a last-gasp win in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.
5 Jul 2008 at 10:11am
Live - Super League latest scores
Second-place St Helens travel to Harlequins in Saturday's Super League match.
21 Mar 2008 at 2:42pm
Essex crush Tykes to reach final
Essex produce an outstanding performance to beat Yorkshire by 87-runs and reach the Friends Provident Trophy final.
5 Jul 2008 at 1:13pm
Live - Middlesex v South Africa
Scorecard from day one of the tour match between Middlesex and South Africa at Uxbridge.
4 Jul 2008 at 5:35am
Fisher charges ahead at Euro Open
England's Ross Fisher hits a birdie on the 18th to take a three-shot lead into the final round of the European Open.
5 Jul 2008 at 1:06pm
Boston Globe Sports
Oden's painful right knee to be scoped
Basketball Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden , the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery this week because of pain in his right knee. An MRI taken last week showed Oden may have some cartilage problems, general manager Kevin Pritchard said. A timetable for Oden's return will be set following the surgery, which will ...
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Marquez, Ronaldinho foes
Mexico's defense will be bolstered for tomorrow night's game against Brazil at Gillette Stadium. Barcelona's Rafa Marquez arrived in Boston yesterday, a late addition to the roster,
by Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Germany doesn't cry for Argentina
Germany sent an emphatic message with an 11-0 romp over Argentina yesterday in the Women's World Cup opener: The defending champions will not give up their title easily.
by Scott McDonald, Associated Press
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Kazmir was helped by this walk
He is the youngest of the Devil Rays' starting pitchers, but 23-year-old Scott Kazmir already has learned to identify what manager Joe Maddon's strides mean as he heads out to the mound.
by Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Fenway Sports eyes N.H. track
Executives at Red Sox owner John W. Henry's sports marketing firm acknowledged yesterday that they had held discussions about buying the New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon.
by Keith Reed, Globe Staff
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Barnstable girls' volleyball win streak reaches century mark
When it comes to landmark winning streaks, the same rules apparently apply in volleyball as they do with a possible no-hitter in baseball. Until the achievement is realized, there can be no speaking of it.
by Conor Nevins, Globe Correspondent
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
With knee aching, Ortiz is given a break
He was lighthearted enough to pass along his theories on being a designated hitter - not suited for a family audience - yet David Ortiz conceded yesterday that his absence from the Red Sox lineup was about more than just a simple day of rest. His right knee, the one in which a torn meniscus has bothered him for much ...
by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Howard, Phillies run down Rockies
Ryan Howard doubled home the winning run in the 10th after Pat Burrell tied the score with a dramatic homer in the seventh, leading the Phillies to a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies last night in Philadelphia.
by Associated Press
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Struggling Cubs make up ground
The Cubs will gladly pardon the interruption of their 10-game trip. Chicago got 17 hits yesterday during a one-game stopover at Wrigley Field, helping Ted Lilly win his 15th game and beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 12-3.
by Rick Gano, Associated Press
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Pats suspected of spying
The NFL is investigating the Patriots for possible improper use of video equipment during Sunday's game against the Jets to catch signals being sent by New York coaches to players on the field.
by Christopher L. Gasper and Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
9 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Notables
Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki hit his 20th homer, breaking the NL record for homers by a rookie shortstop set by Chicago's Ernie Banks in 1954.
10 Sep 2007 at 11:00pm
Triple header
When third base umpire Wally Bell ruled Coco Crisp's diving catch a trap, prolonging an already marathon afternoon with a bit of weirdness almost as stupefying as the Kevin Youkilis drive that teetered on top of the left-field fence like a putt hanging on the lip of the cup and refusing to drop, Red Sox manager Terry ...
by Gordon Edes, Globe Staff
4 Jul 2008 at 11:00pm
Yankees hitting a wall
The New York Yankees are an American institution. Yankee Stadium is the most famous sports venue in our nation. George Steinbrenner was born on the Fourth of July - a Yankee Doodle Dandy in every loyal and kooky way. The official ball club logo is an Uncle Sam hat perched on a baseball bat.
by Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist
4 Jul 2008 at 11:00pm
It's a high five for Torres
Only in swimming could they have a Fifth Coming, but Dara Torres defied the actuarial tables to make it happen at the Olympic trials last night, winning the 100-meter freestyle to earn her fifth trip to the Games at 41. "I'm ecstatic," proclaimed Torres, the mother of a 2-year-old daughter, who was the oldest woman to make the ...
by John Powers, Globe Staff
4 Jul 2008 at 11:00pm
Federer-Nadal: Quite a racket
Marat Safin may have lost his touch. He smashed and crumpled only one tennis racket yesterday during his audition with Roger Federer on Centre Court. His fans were disappointed. They expect more fireworks from the Russian of strong temper and physique, but the American Fourth of July custom means nothing to him.
by Bud Collins, Globe Correspondent
4 Jul 2008 at 11:00pm
Sportz Network
FemmeFan Weekly: Fourth of July, Our Independence Day
Ok, so this is America, the US of A. I love it. I respect it, I believe in it.
We are on the verge of a historical moment in the United States. We might elect the first African American to the most difficult, challenging and powerful position in the world.
How does that make you feel?
4 Jul 2008 at 9:53pm
The 19th Hole: The Perry Parade?
Several weeks ago, Kenny Perry was the butt of many jokes in the media for his decision to skip playing the US Open at Torrey Pines because he did not want to play in a 36 hole qualifier and his personal distaste for the layout.
2 Jul 2008 at 7:05am
NBA Roundup: Can We Trust the NBA Anymore?
Did game two of the finals seem familiar to anyone? Following a 38-10 discrepancy in free throws in Boston's favor in Game 2, disgraced former NBA ref Larry Donaghy's legal team seized the moment to publicly outline new allegations of altered games, including a pair of specific examples: a 2005 playoff series between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks, and the infamous Game 6 of the Western Conference finals in 2002...
11 Jun 2008 at 2:49pm
Upon Further Review
Welcome to the latest edition of "Upon Further Review", it's the dead period for football and their fans. Sure there's OTA's and mini-camps and all that stuff, but how exciting are those things really? Guys wearing shorts, no contact, veterans not doing much other than stretching and running and having to watch rookies and guys not good enough to make the final roster practice. Talk about a snooze fest. BUT, the fact of the matter is it all means football, real football, is creeping ever closer and that's cause for excitement in itself. With all that said, let's take a look at some of the happenings from around the NFL recently, shall we?
10 Jun 2008 at 10:50am
Speaking of Sports: TRS: The Real Story Behind the Garza-Navarro Meeting
EXCLUSIVE: The Tampa Bay Sports Net has in its possession the conversations between Rays' pitcher Matt Garza and catcher Dioner Navarro on the mound, when Garza got a close-up look at what Navarro wears on his face, in the dugout when they met again and in the runway leading to the visitor's clubhouse.
10 Jun 2008 at 10:22am
Thinking Out Loud: Going To Hell In a Handbasket
Almost a month ago I penned a piece about the entertainment at Tropicana Field - (Rays Missing a Beat on In-house Fun) - and how the departure of John Franzone, aka John the Maestro, has left a huge void inside the stadium.
Having been inside the House of the Tilted Roof this entire homestand, there has been something else that has been gnawing at me but I just couldn't put my finger on it until Sunday's homestand finale with the White Sox.
2 Jun 2008 at 12:37pm
MLB Insider: The Call for Instant Replay
How many times have we as fans watched baseball games in which an umpire has obviously missed a call? Personally, I've run out of fingers and toes to tally up.
27 May 2008 at 12:30pm
NHL Insider: 2007-2008 NHL Award Finalists
Each year the Professional Hockey Writers' Association plays homage to the many players that have excelled during the course of the season under the lights with a spectacular awards show in Toronto, Canada.
On June 12th, Martin Brodeur, Sidney Crosby, Henrik Lundqvist and a handful of others are once again award finalists. The three mentioned are no strangers to receiving awards. Last year, Brodeur and Crosby were finalists for the Hart Trophy, which Crosby won and Brodeur and Lundqvist were finalists for the Vezina Trophy, which Brodeur went on to win.
8 May 2008 at 10:37am
Thinking Out Loud: Johnny Carson Has Nothing On Me
Just call me Carnac the Magnificent.
That is the character the late Johnny Carson used on the Tonight Show where he dressed up like a swami, put an envelope to his head and answered the question inside.
His sidekick, Ed McMahon, would repeat each and every answer eventually prompting Carson to come up with a pointed quip toward the end of the skit.
I have no punch line; however, I did have something to say in my last offering about the tenure of one Pat Riley and a solid reason why he should step down as head coach of the Heat.
28 Apr 2008 at 10:23pm
2008 NFL Draft Team Grades and Recaps
Complete recaps and grades by every team for the 2008 NFL Draft
28 Apr 2008 at 2:30am
NFL Draft Round 1 Recap
Who were the big winners and losers in this years first round. Video and analysis on all the first round picks...
26 Apr 2008 at 3:13pm
2008 NFL Mock Draft - Version 6.0 - April 25th
The last DQI Mock Draft is here and it has a lot of changes, as many of the sites in the database did updates as late as today. This will be the final mock, barring any trades overnight...
25 Apr 2008 at 3:40pm
NHL Roundup: Playoff Preview and Picks
After 1,230 regular-season contests, the stage is finally set for the second season...
8 Apr 2008 at 10:57pm
MLB Roundup: Baseballs Amazing Statistical Innovator
The 2008 Major League Baseball season is officially underway, and it is ironic that an obscure statistician from Kansas is making the news, one who was ridiculed for many years. Today he is a chief decision-maker for the world champion Boston Red Sox, having gaining notoriety throughout professional sports - and acceptance to his metrics continues to grow...
4 Apr 2008 at 7:35pm
SN Video: The End of Dodgertown
This marks the end of a Dodgers era, the Dodgers will be moving spring training closer to home next year bringing an end to a rite of spring that many have fond memories of, and others revile. We take a look back at the history and the end of Dodgertown...
14 Mar 2008 at 10:49pm
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