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All-Star Game to Feature 11 New Starters (AP)
AP - Kenny Rogers might soon be surrounded by even more cameras, selected Sunday for a new-look All-Star game that has 11 first-time starters and four from the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.
D'backs Defeat Injury-Riddled Dodgers 10-3 (AP)
AP - Shawn Green homered and drove in three runs, and Chris Snyder also had three RBIs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-3 Sunday night.
Braves Edge Past Phillies 4-3 in Ninth (AP)
AP - Ryan Langerhans hit a leadoff triple against Billy Wagner in the ninth inning and scored the tiebreaking run on Wilson Betemit's sacrifice fly, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory Sunday night over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Padres Polish Off Giants 9-6 (AP)
AP - Khalil Greene drove in four runs and Brian Giles had three hits and three RBIs for the San Diego Padres, who roughed up Jason Schmidt in beating the San Francisco Giants 9-6 Sunday.
Surging Athletics Upend White Sox 7-2 (AP)
AP - Barry Zito pitched eight solid innings, and the Oakland Athletics scored four times in a sloppy sixth inning to send Mark Buehrle to his first loss in nearly three months with a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Chiefs Agree to Terms With CB Ambrose (AP)
AP - The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Ashley Ambrose on Friday.
Celtics Sign First-Round Draft Pick (AP)
AP - The Boston Celtics signed first-round draft pick Gerald Green on Sunday.
This Date in Baseball - July 4 (AP)
AP - 1905 — The Philadelphia Athletics scored two runs in the 20th inning, giving Rube Waddell a 4-2 victory over Cy Young of the Boston Red Sox. Both pitchers went the distance. Young did not allow a walk.
Segares Gives Fire 1-0 Win Over Chivas USA (AP)
AP - Costa Rican national Gonzalo Segares scored his first MLS goal to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Saturday night.
NHL's Complaints Given to NLRB Attorneys (AP)
AP - The NHL's complaints to the National Labor Relations Board, accusing the players' association of threatening to decertify agents for representing replacement players, have been forwarded to the board's legal counsel.
Offseason notebook: Still armed and dangerous
Who'll be this year's Drew Brees, the QB who fares much better than expected? Here are five candidates.
Owens won't be on Kings' summer team (AP)
Philadelphia Eagles receiver Terrell Owens won't play for Sacramento's summer-league team next week because the NFL club will not give permission. Owens, the talkative All-Pro who's embroiled in a contract dispute with the Eagles, had recent discussions with the Kings about another foray into basketball, his favorite sport.
Tice fined $100K for scalping tickets (AP)
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice was fined $100,000 by the NFL on Thursday for scalping his Super Bowl tickets. Running backs coach Dean Dalton and special teams coach Rusty Tillman were also each fined $10,000 for scalping their tickets. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue notified the three coaches of their punishment in a letter.
Chiefs agree to terms with CB Ambrose (AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Ashley Ambrose on Friday. The 13-year veteran started six games for the New Orleans Saints last year. Ambrose was drafted in the second round by Indianapolis in 1992 and has also played for Cincinnati and Atlanta. The 34-year-old Ambrose has played in 192 regular-season games, recording 550 tackles and 42 interceptions.
Kraft gives Super Bowl ring to Putin (AP)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he likes the way Vladimir Putin is quarterbacking Russia -- and that's why he gave him his diamond-encrusted 2005 Super Bowl ring. Kraft was among a group of U.S. business executives who met with the Russian president Saturday at Konstantinovsky Palace near St.
Ravens' Suggs acquitted in assault case (AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was acquitted of an assault charge from a playground altercation. ``I wasn't shocked when I heard the verdict,'' Suggs said Wednesday. ``You all have watched me grow up here. I've never once been in trouble.'' Suggs, who left Arizona State early, was the No. 10 pick in the 2003 NFL draft.
Lions DE Kalimba Edwards pleads guilty (AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Kalimba Edwards pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly conduct and failing to produce a driver's license during a traffic stop in May, and was sentenced to one year of probation. Edwards entered the pleas Wednesday to the two misdemeanor charges, the court said Thursday. Because of the pleas, a felony charge of resisting and obstructing police was amended to the...
Patriots sign KR Chad Morton (AP)
The New England Patriots signed free agent kick returner Chad Morton on Tuesday. Morton injured his right knee last year and appeared in just six games for the Washington Redskins. He was released earlier in the month. Morton has three career touchdowns on kick returns, including two in the same game in 2002, when he played for the New York Jets.
Kerr's Eleven
NBA free agency won't feature any superstars, but there still will be talent, starting with these 11 studs.
Source: Pistons, Brown's agent to talk (AP)
Larry Brown's agent and Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars plan to speak Tuesday about the coach's future with the team, a source within the league told The Associated Press. The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity Saturday night, said Dumars and Joe Glass would talk in the hopes of moving toward a resolution.
Celtics sign first-round pick Green (AP)
The Boston Celtics signed first-round draft pick Gerald Green on Sunday. The Celtics took Green with the 18th overall selection in last week's NBA draft. The 19-year-old Green is expected to play for Boston next week in the Reebok Vegas Summer League. The 6-foot-8 forward entered the draft out of high school.
Bucks sign Bogut to multiyear contract (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks signed the NBA's No. 1 draft pick Andrew Bogut to a multiyear contract Friday. The 20-year-old Australian, who was college player of the year at Utah last season, will take part in the Bucks' summer camp workouts and play in the Minnesota Summer League July 15-19, general manager Larry Harris said.
Wade's emergence not limited to court (AP)
Just two years ago, Dwyane Wade was borrowing money for his son's diapers. Owning a waterside home was beyond the realm of fantasy for someone who didn't always have birthday and Christmas presents as a kid. Forget gifts -- there were times as a youngster when his family went without food. Everything's so different now for the Miami Heat guard.
Knicks sign Frye and Robinson (AP)
The Knicks on Saturday signed Channing Frye and Nate Robinson, two of their three first-round picks. Terms were not disclosed. Frye, a center from Arizona, was the eighth overall pick in Tuesday's draft. The 22-year-old player from White Plains, N.Y., averaged 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in four seasons with the Wildcats.
Blazers sign Webster to multiyear deal (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers first-round pick Martell Webster, the first high school player taken in the NBA draft, has signed a multiyear contract, the team said Saturday. Details were not disclosed. Webster, the sixth overall selection last Tuesday in the NBA draft, will participate in the 2005 Reebok Vegas Summer League July 6-15 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nev., team officials said.
Owens won't be on Kings' summer team (AP)
Philadelphia Eagles receiver Terrell Owens won't play for Sacramento's summer-league team next week because the NFL club will not give permission. Owens, the talkative All-Pro who's embroiled in a contract dispute with the Eagles, had recent discussions with the Kings about another foray into basketball, his favorite sport.
Ginobili assists NBA in going global (AP)
Manu Ginobili is home again and trying his best to lower the volume on his celebrity. That is no easy thing for someone who is greeted by his president and likened to Diego Maradona in a country where soccer is king. ``Even if I had a chance to put on 17 championship rings, I'd still feel no different,'' he said.
Lakers postpone decision on Divac (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers and Vlade Divac have agreed to postpone a decision on the veteran center's contract status until just before the start of training camp. The Lakers have the option of picking up a one-year, $5.4 million contract option or buying Divac out for $2 million. The decision was originally due Friday, but the parties agreed to postpone it until Sept.
Report: NHL forms new competition committee (SportsTicker)
TORONTO (Ticker) - Despite the inability to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, the NHL and the Players Association apparently have found one thing in which they can agree on.
Panthers sell AHL affiliate San Antonio, Coyotes ink deal (SportsTicker)
GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) - The San Antonio Rampage had one whirlwind of a day.
NHL's complaints forwarded to labor board's legal counsel (AP)
The NHL's complaints to the National Labor Relations Board, accusing the players' association of threatening to decertify agents for representing replacement players, have been forwarded to the board's legal counsel. That decision was made this week because the case has national prominence and could set a precedent in labor matters outside of hockey, Elbert Tellem said Thursday.
Ducks offer Babcock a one-year contract extension (AP)
The Mighty Ducks offered coach Mike Babcock a one-year contract extension Thursday and then waited for his answer. ``He has asked for time to think about it, which I understand,'' new Ducks general manager Brian Burke said. Babcock's original deal, a two-year contract with a one-year extension, expired Thursday.
Panthers sell interest in AHL franchise (AP)
The Florida Panthers sold their interest in the San Antonio Rampage, a franchise that will become the AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. Spurs Sports & Entertainment in San Antonio obtained full ownership of the Rampage, who signed a multiyear affiliation deal with the Coyotes. ``We look forward to working with the entire Coyotes organization, one that is closer geographically to San Antonio,''...
Lemieux, Sakic, Yzerman, Iginla head Team Canada invitees (SportsTicker)
TORONTO (Ticker) - Team Canada has rounded up the usual suspects for the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy.
Ogrean returns to USA Hockey as executive director (SportsTicker)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Ticker) - Dave Ogrean has returned to his former position of executive director of USA Hockey.
Turek signs with HC Ceske Budejovice (AP)
Former NHL goaltender Roman Turek signed a contract with HC Ceske Budejovice on Thursday. Club president Jaroslav David said Turek signed a contract with HC Ceske Budejovice for the two next seasons. The Czech canceled his contract with the Calgary Flames in April. Turek played for the club before his eight seasons in the NHL and during the NHL lockout last season.
Senators re-sign GM Muckler (SportsTicker)
OTTAWA (Ticker) - John Muckler will spend at least the next few years trying to build the Ottawa Senators into a championship team.
Daytona observations
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Not even fences could contain Tony Stewart at Daytona.
Deep into the night, Stewart rules at Daytona (AP)
Tony Stewart climbed from his car, started scaling the fence and didn't stop until he reached the top. The unusual celebration capped an extraordinary night at Daytona International Speedway.
Stewart wins Pepsi 400 in dominating fashion (SportsTicker)
Stewart finally wins at Daytona (AP)
After numerous frustrating finishes, Tony Stewart finally won at NASCAR's most famous track.
Martin wrecks, ends final Daytona start early (AP)
Mark Martin looked up at the mammoth replay screen, shook his head in disgust and then walked into his hauler.
Todd Bodine wins NCTS O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 (SportsTicker)
Extra race a possibility as F1 looks to repair relations in US (AFP)
Formula One could return to the United States at the end of the year in a bid to repair its tarnished image, said McLaren team principal Ron Dennis.
Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Busch Series Winn-Dixie 250 (SportsTicker)
Truex wins Busch race at Daytona (AP)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is having more success as a car owner than a driver this season.
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