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Giant All-Star: Bonds elected to start
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_all_stars"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070701/capt.7cca480428f7497c9dadf1bc7a48972c.diamondbacks_giants_baseball_cagn101.jpg?x=130&y=117&sig=qiXT15ZtBM99WcztsuYcCw--" align="left" height="117" width="130" alt="San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds smiles in the dugout after scoring on a two-RBI Bengie Molina double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, June 30, 2007, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)" border="0" /></a>AP - Barry Bonds is as much a fixture in San Francisco as cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge, and he'll be in his usual spot in left field when the All-Star game comes to his home ballpark.</p><br clear="all"/>
A's tag Pettitte to beat slumping Yanks
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_athletics_yankees"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070701/capt.ee695a37def64b1fb19b245485bcf5e6.athletics_yankees_baseball_nyy102.jpg?x=130&y=108&sig=fN7BmaU.c_zzlSmeo_oLBg--" align="left" height="108" width="130" alt="Oakland Athletics' Jack Cust, left, celebrates with teammates Kurt Suzuki, center, and Mark Kotsay after hitting a second-inning, three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)" border="0" /></a>AP - Jack Cust sat at his locker while most of his teammates chowed down at a table in the visitors locker room at Yankee Stadium. He sheepishly admitted to being tired after a rare full day in the field.</p><br clear="all"/>
Hargrove resigns from surging Mariners
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bba_mariners_hargrove_resigns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070701/capt.4e541a18433049bca6397dfedf0b27af.hargrove_resigns_baseball_wakc101.jpg?x=130&y=95&sig=Lu7gDUB5LEji1GvJDqFC1Q--" align="left" height="95" width="130" alt="Seattle Mariners manager Mike Hargrove announces his resignation effective after today's MLB baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Seattle on Sunday, July 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mike Hargrove resigned as manager of the Seattle Mariners — and then stood in line among all those who don't exactly understand why.</p><br clear="all"/>
Forward Ryan Smyth signs with Avalanche
(AP)
AP - "Captain Canada" Ryan Smyth has found a new home with the Colorado Avalanche. Late in a frenzied first day of free-agent signing, Smyth — the last remaining topflight forward left the New York Islanders on Sunday night for a return trip to the Western Conference.
Nets, Carter agree to $60M over 4 years
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070701/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_nets_carter"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070701/capt.nyol57107012336.nets_carter_basketball_nyol571.jpg?x=102&y=130&sig=X7IIqvqABSr211wE_oyQZw--" align="left" height="130" width="102" alt="New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter reacts after dunking the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern conference semifinal basketball game in this May 12, 2007 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. Carter and the Nets have the framework in place for a four-year contract that guarantees the All-Star more than $60 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Vince Carter and the New Jersey Nets have the framework in place for a four-year contract that guarantees the All-Star more than $60 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.</p><br clear="all"/>
NFL folds European league after 16 years
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070630/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbo_nfl_europa_folds"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070629/capt.nyol58606292112.nfl_europa_folds_nyol586.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=vKeICyQg6uB4_L3m_9qF9Q--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, talks to the media at an NFL meeting in Northbrook, Ill. in this Aug. 8, 2006 file photo. After 16 years in Europe, the NFL shut down its developmental league Friday. Goodell said it was strictly business, insisting that after 'significant investment' it was time to close NFL Europa and concentrate internationally on regular-season games outside the United States. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - After 16 years in Europe, the NFL shut down its developmental league Friday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Yi agent seeks trade but NBA Bucks want Chinese star
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070701/sp_afp/basketnbabucksyichn"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20070701/capt.sge.spv17.010707161942.photo00.photo.default-512x276.jpg?x=130&y=70&sig=i1Dsiw9lI4JNgTdA068jwQ--" align="left" height="70" width="130" alt="NBA Commissioner David Stern(L) shakes hands with Yi Jianlian after Yi was drafted sixth by the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2007 NBA Draft in June 2007 in New York City. Yi's agent is trying to pull together trade offers in hopes the Milwaukee Bucks will deal away the Chinese star they selected sixth in the National Basketball Association Draft.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Chris McGrath)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Yi Jianlian's agent is trying to pull together trade offers in hopes the Milwaukee Bucks will deal away the Chinese star they selected sixth in the National Basketball Association Draft.</p><br clear="all"/>
Thames helps Tigers win pitchers' duel
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_twins_tigers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070702/capt.b54c22f3b6624fd38499d4f4b201ba0c.twins_tigers_baseball_dts105.jpg?x=89&y=130&sig=UlZKT.MgnLN6mFpsaicSpw--" align="left" height="130" width="89" alt="Detroit Tigers' Marcus Thames hits a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Sunday, July 1, 2007 in Detroit. The home run provided the only run of the game as the Tigers beat the Twins 1-0.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson)" border="0" /></a>AP - Jeremy Bonderman began his All-Star campaign in style Sunday night. Bonderman beat Scott Baker in an old-fashioned pitchers' duel, and Marcus Thames homered with two outs in the eighth inning to send the Detroit Tigers to a 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.</p><br clear="all"/>
Toronto FC salvages 1-1 tie with Wizards
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_sp_so_ga_su/soc_mls_toronto_wizards"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070702/capt.4bd7892755504e94bbacdfd546a36aec.mls_wizards_toronto_fc_soccer_modw115.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=b9.wq4VIDDynj5QP85zsTA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Toronto FC's Carl Robinson, left, knocks the ball away from Kansas City Wizards' Davy Arnaud during the first half of an MLS soccer game Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Dick Whipple)" border="0" /></a>AP - Danny Dichio headed in a goal in the first minute of the second half to give Toronto FC a 1-1 tie with the Kansas City Wizards on Sunday night, that still left Toronto winless on the road.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rangers sign free agents Gomez, Drury
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_sp_ho_ne/hkn_rangers_signings"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070702/capt.nyol57907020102.rangers_signings_hockey_nyol579.jpg?x=130&y=109&sig=vvwsBNkqLOFJOUxcz8m7Ow--" align="left" height="109" width="130" alt="Buffalo Sabres' Chris Drury battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils' Scott Gomez (23) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., in this March 28, 2007 file photo. The New York Rangers solved their problems at center in a big way Sunday, signing Scott Gomez and Chris Drury away from their Eastern Conference rivals on the first day of free agency. (AP Photo/David Duprey, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - The New York Rangers solved their problems at center in a big way Sunday, signing Scott Gomez and Chris Drury away from Eastern Conference rivals on the first day of free agency.</p><br clear="all"/>
Browns C Bentley plans to play in 2007 (AP)
Center LeCharles Bentley, whose first season with Cleveland ended with a freakish knee injury last summer that became infected and threatened his life and NFL career, plans to play for the Browns this season. The club's marquee free-agent signing in 2006, Bentley said Sunday that he'll report to training camp in a few weeks and that his goal is to be ready for the season opener on Sept.
U.S. national team preps for tourney (AP)
The red and blue football jerseys never have absorbed a grass stain, and the "USA" on the chest is a pristine white. The 45 players in uniform steal excited glances at each other in empty Spartan Stadium on a postcard-perfect California afternoon, still soaking in this surprising turn to life after college.
Campbell: NFL should help retirees more (AP)
The sleek black Mercedes whipped into valet parking. Anyone expecting the driver to get out of the car with the same grace and style was in for a shock. With the aid of the valet, Earl Campbell slowly emerged. Left foot first, right foot next. Once they were both solidly on the ground, the Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer grabbed his walker with both hands and shuffled with bent back and...
NFL European league folds after 16 years (AP)
After 15 years in Europe, the NFL shut down its developmental league Friday. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it was strictly business, insisting that after "significant investment" it was time to close NFL Europa and concentrate internationally on regular-season games outside the United States. "A foundation of American football fans in key European markets has been created and the time is...
NFL looks to make presence felt in China (AP)
Are you ready for some "Mei shi gan lan qiu"? The NFL is intent on finding out if that is indeed the case in China. The league is venturing into untested territory and hoping the country's vast marketplace will respond to its product. Clearly, there are details to sort out. For one, the language. The sport's vocabulary may resonate from Maine to Maui, but it's a poor fit in Chinese.
'Mr. Irrelevant' agrees with Lions (AP)
Mr. Irrelevant Ramzee Robinson, the last player selected in the NFL draft, agreed to a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions. Robinson agreed in principle to the deal on Thursday, his agent Andrew Benedict said Friday. The 5-foot-10, 186-pound cornerback from Alabama became the 23rd player to be recognized as Mr.
Dolphins release DT Evans after arrest (AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Fred Evans, arrested over the weekend for refusing to leave a taxi on South Beach and for fighting with officers, was released by the team Thursday. Evans played in one game as a rookie last season with the Dolphins. Police twice used a Taser gun Saturday on Evans in an attempt to subdue the 6-foot-4, 305-pound player, according to the arrest report.
Report: Nets, Carter near $61.8M deal (AP)
Vince Carter and the New Jersey Nets have the framework in place for a four-year contract that guarantees the All-Star more than $60 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Word of the deal came Sunday, though the person spoke on condition of anonymity because under league rules the agreement can not be announced until July 11, the first day free agents can sign.
Bobcats face competition for F Wallace (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats face heavy competition in their effort to re-sign leading scorer Gerald Wallace. The Bobcats were one of eight teams that contacted Wallace when the NBA's free agency period began at midnight Saturday. Dallas, Orlando, Milwaukee, Detroit, Miami, Portland and Golden State all made inquiries, a person close to Wallace said Sunday.
Sonics get first shot at coveted Lewis (AP)
Rashard Lewis found out very quickly Sunday just how coveted he is in the NBA free agency marketplace. Lewis' agent, Tony Dutt, said 20 teams contacted him in some form by late Sunday morning regarding the 6-foot-10 forward, who opted out of the final two years of his contract with the Seattle SuperSonics to become a free agent.
Allegations made against Knicks' Thomas (AP)
The former Knicks executive who is suing coach Isiah Thomas for sexual harassment alleged in court papers that Thomas urged a cheerleader to flirt with referees and guard Stephon Marbury cursed at her, according to newspaper reports Saturday. Anucha Browne Sanders, a former senior vice president of marketing and business operations, filed documents to answer the Knicks' attempt to have her lawsuit...
Durant called upon to 'save the Sonics' (AP)
 Kevin Durant hadn't been a member of the SuperSonics two full days before one of the most popular players in team history anointed him Seattle's basketball savior. "I don't want to put pressure on Kevin, but I think you will save the Sonics," Slick Watts, who played for the Sonics from 1973-78, said Saturday to Durant, the No.
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Oden introduced to Blazers fans at rally (AP)
 Brand-new Trail Blazers center Greg Oden quickly got a feel for life in Portland -- it rained. The 7-foot center out of Ohio State, wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with his last name, was introduced Friday to Blazers fans at a lunchtime rally, some 16 hours after the team took him with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
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Rangers sign marquee FAs Gomez, Drury (AP)
 The New York Rangers solved their problems at center in a big way Sunday, signing Scott Gomez and Chris Drury away from Eastern Conference rivals on the first day of free agency. Just hours after the summer shopping season opened, the Rangers landed the two biggest available centers -- plucking Gomez from Atlantic Division-foe New Jersey and Drury from the Buffalo Sabres, the team that knocked New...
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Briere gets 8 years, $52M from Flyers (AP)
 Daniel Briere will never be undervalued again. The skilled but undersized forward signed an eight-year, $52 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, immediately becoming the top player signed on the first day of the NHL's free agency period and leaving the Buffalo Sabres without one of their co-captains.
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Sharks sign Thornton for 3 years, $21.6M (AP)
 Although Joe Thornton might have made a bit more money elsewhere next year, the San Jose Sharks' star center thinks he looks good in teal. The Sharks signed Thornton to a three-year contract extension worth $21.6 million on Sunday, keeping the 2006 MVP in San Jose through 2011. Thornton is the NHL's leading scorer over the last two seasons with the Sharks, who acquired him from Boston on Nov.
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Smyth spurns Isles, signs with Avalanche (AP)
"Captain Canada" Ryan Smyth has found a new home with the Colorado Avalanche. Late in a frenzied first day of free-agent signing, Smyth -- the last remaining topflight forward left the New York Islanders on Sunday night for a return trip to the Western Conference. Islanders general manager Garth Snow, who made retaining Smyth his top priority, got the bad news that Smyth was leaving Long Island...
Ducks ink D Schneider as insurance (AP)
The Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Mathieu Schneider to a two-year, $11.25-million deal Sunday as insurance against the loss of captain Scott Niedermayer, who has told the team he is leaning toward retirement. "I think strongly is a fair word, for sure," Niedermayer said about his inclination to retire.
Oilers acquire D Pitkanen from Flyers (AP)
The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Joni Pitkanen and forward Geoff Sanderson from the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday for defenseman Jason Smith and forward Joffrey Lupul. Pitkanen's arrival should provide a major boost to Edmonton's power play, which ranked fourth-worst in the league last season.
Leafs sign F Blake to 5-year, $20M deal (AP)
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed winger Jason Blake to a five-year, $20 million contract on Sunday. The 33-year-old unrestricted free agent had a career-high 40 goals last season while also adding 29 assists for a career-high 69 points in 82 games with the New York Islanders. Blake, a four-time 20-goal scorer, will make $5 million next season, $4.5 million in each of the following two seasons and $3...
Hamlin holds off Gordon to win at New Hampshire (PA SportsTicker)
Edwards in the pits after routine stop tuns sour (AP)
A pit lane mishap cost Carl Edwards a shot at his second NASCAR Nextel Cup victory in three weeks.
Hamlin gets first victory of 2007 (AP)
Denny Hamlin was so nervous during the last few laps of Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire International Speedway that his right foot was shaking on the gas pedal.
Kvapil captures second truck race in 3 weeks (AP)
Travis Kvapil repeatedly apologized for spinning Brad Keselowski on the way to taking the lead for good in the Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 200.
Kvapil overtakes Keselowski late to win O'Reilly 200 (PA SportsTicker)
Harvick holds off Edwards for Busch victory (AP)
Kevin Harvick held off a late challenge by Carl Edwards to grab his second NASCAR Busch Series victory of the season Saturday at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Harvick wins Busch Camping World 200 from pole (PA SportsTicker)
Blaney gives Toyota first Nextel Cup pole (AP)
Dave Blaney finally gave Toyota something to celebrate Friday, winning the pole for the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire International Speedway.
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