National Sports
Schumacher wins Tour de France time trial
July 9, 2008
CHOLET, France (AP) — Stefan Schumacher of Germany took the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, and now says everything else is a bonus.
He knows his early lead won’t last.
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He knows his early lead won’t last.
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Pelfrey beats Lincecum to win 5th straight start
July 9, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — On this night, it was Mike Pelfrey who looked like the emerging young ace while All-Star Tim Lincecum struggled to find his way.
Pelfrey won his fifth straight start, Carlos B » Full Story
Pelfrey won his fifth straight start, Carlos B » Full Story
Ankiel, Ludwick back Pineiro in Cardinals’ win
July 9, 2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Pineiro snapped a long winless drought by making a key pitch every time he needed one.
Pineiro and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Rick Ankiel and Ryan Lud » Full Story
Pineiro and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Rick Ankiel and Ryan Lud » Full Story
Brandon Webb wins major league leading 13th game
July 9, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brandon Webb liked the result. He wasn’t happy with how he achieved it.
Webb gave up six hits in six innings to earn his major league-leading 13th win in the Arizona Diamond » Full Story
Webb gave up six hits in six innings to earn his major league-leading 13th win in the Arizona Diamond » Full Story
Rangers top Angels in Harrison’s debut
July 9, 2008
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton’s major league-leading 87th RBI helped Texas Rangers left-hander Matt Harrison win his debut, 3-2 over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
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Bynum’s fielding error lets Blue Jays beat Orioles
July 9, 2008
TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore catcher Ramon Hernandez knows his team can’t afford to watch four-run leads turn into one-run losses.
Alex Rios scored when Freddie Bynum misplayed a grounder at shor » Full Story
Alex Rios scored when Freddie Bynum misplayed a grounder at shor » Full Story
Jeter delivers, Pettitte pitches Yanks past Rays
July 9, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — These were the kind of big plays and big pitches the New York Yankees needed from Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte.
Jeter delivered with his bat and glove, backing a determined e » Full Story
Jeter delivered with his bat and glove, backing a determined e » Full Story
Ramirez, Moss lead Red Sox over Twins
July 9, 2008
BOSTON (AP) — After a difficult series against Boston’s rival, Manny Ramirez has responded with a game-winning hit and a game-tying home run on back-to-back nights against the Minnesota Twins.
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A-Rod's wife: Divorce over 'extramarital affairs'
July 8, 2008
MIAMI (AP) _ A tumultuous week for Alex Rodriguez, played out in tabloid headlines and carried on the whispers of a connection to Madonna, came to a head Monday when his wife filed for divorce.
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Punctuation purge: Sabathia ditches dots in 'C.C.'
July 8, 2008
MILWAUKEE (AP) _ Write an e-mail and cc it all around baseball: New Milwaukee Brewers pitcher CC Sabathia no longer wants periods after the initials he uses for his first name.
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From her » Full Story