16 July 2007
Cubs complete weekend sweep of Astros
Derrek Lee broke a streak of 126 at-bats without a home run with a three-run shot in the second inning Sunday to help the Chicago Cubs complete a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-6 win.
The Cubs have won 15 of their past 19 games and s...
13 July 2007
Jury still out in Conrad Black trial (Reuters)
Reuters - Jurors in the fraud and racketeering
trial of former media baron Conrad Black and three associates
adjourned on Thursday after an 11th day of deliberations,
saying they will meet again on Friday.
10 July 2007
Bush hits back at anti-war barrage (AFP)
AFP - President George W. Bush pleaded for more time for his last-ditch Iraq strategy to work Tuesday, despite a growing Republican revolt and a barrage of Democratic demands to bring US troops home.
Psychologists to review stance on gays (AP)
AP - The American Psychological Association is embarking on the first review of its 10-year-old policy on counseling gays and lesbians, a step that gay-rights activists hope will end with a denunciation of any attempt by therapists to change sexual ori...
Toronto FC's O'Brien named MLS all-star
Toronto FC midfielder Ronnie O'Brien was one of seven players added to the roster Tuesday for next week's MLS all-star game.
O'Brien was one of five picks made by New England Revolution head coach Steve Nicol, who will coach the MLS team against Scott...
Van Gundy enjoying return to coaching
For Stan Van Gundy, a moment during the Orlando Magic's summer league practices last week simply reaffirmed how much he wanted to be back on the sideline.
Apple plans cheaper, Nano-based phone: JP Morgan (Reuters)
Reuters - Apple Inc. plans to launch a
cheaper version of the iPhone in the fourth quarter that could
be based on the ultra-slim iPod Nano music player, according to
a JP Morgan report.
Spector judge lets jurors hear of rant (AP)
AP - The judge in Phil Spector's murder trial decided Monday to let jurors hear from a celebrity security guard who says he heard the record producer rant against women and declare they should all be shot in the head.
09 July 2007
Real Madrid names Schuster manager
La Liga champions Real Madrid named Bernd Schuster as the club's new manager on Monday.
The 47-year-old Schuster spent the last two seasons in charge of Getafe, and takes over for departed manager Fabio Capello, who was fired in June after guiding Mad...
Phillies top weather, Rockies in Denver
Shane Victorino wrangled with an out-of-control tarp before a rain delay and then hit a two-run homer after the stoppage in Philadelphia's 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.
The win puts the Phillies dubious milestone on hold until after the...
Marlins' Cabrera out of Home Run Derby
Florida Marlins third baseman Miguel Cabrera will miss Monday's Home Run Derby at the all-star game because of a jammed left shoulder.
Cabrera was in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, but didn't play and was replaced by Mike Jacobs in ...
Peavy, Haren to start in All-Star Game
Dan Haren will start the all-star game for the American League just across the bay from his home ballpark in Oakland. The Athletics' ace was picked by AL manager Jim Leyland on Monday to oppose San Diego's Jake Peavy, who will start for Tony La Russa'...
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