19 July 2007
Numbers Game: Devils' Advocate
The New Jersey Devils entered the off-season with two of the most desirable unrestricted free agents, Scott Gomez and Brian Rafalski, and lost them both.
Numbers Game takes stock of the Devils' free agent signings.
15 July 2007
Phillies top Cards, avoid 10,000th loss
Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Aaron Rowand homered, Pat Burrell added four RBIs and Philadelphia avoided its 10,000th loss again by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 10-4 on Saturday.
Rollins and Burrell had three hits apiece and Chase Utley knocked i...
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.
Iraq report points to limited progress (AP)
AP - Struggling to defend its Iraq policy, the Bush administration in a 23-page classified report points to limited progress being made by the U.S.-backed government in Baghdad, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Death penalty possible in teen killing (AP)
AP - A man accused of abducting a Kansas teenager from a store parking lot and killing her was charged Tuesday with rape and aggravated sodomy, making him eligible for the death penalty.
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...
Bonds not worried about Selig, Aaron
Barry Bonds simply doesn't care: Bud Selig can be wherever he wants when Hank Aaron's home run record falls.
The commissioner still hasn't said whether he plans to be in the ballpark when and if Bonds hits No. 756. Selig's indecision has drawn a lot o...
Economy - Monday (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Turnover fell 27% last month, as 105 top execs left their jobs vs. 144 in May, when turnover hit an 8-month high, consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas said. High-profile departures included the pressured resignation ...
09 July 2007
USA's Adu named Player of the Week
USA U-20 phenom Freddy Adu has been named the TSN.ca/soccer Player of the Week.
Finally living up to his potential, the 18-year old Adu was critical as the United States surprisingly clinched Group D at the FIFA Under-20 World championships.
Adu kicke...
Jury awards man $260K in Iverson lawsuit
A federal jury awarded US$260,000 on Monday to one of two men who sued NBA star Allen Iverson after they said they were beaten by his entourage at a Washington nightclub.
The jury's decision against Iverson and his bodyguard, Jason Kane, covers pain a...
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...
Canadians shine in Futures Game
Moments after Joey Votto ripped a solo shot to left field, a burly security officer in the bowels of AT&T Park watched the replay, turned to his well-armed counterparts and muttered, "Man, I hate the World."
Votto and the other two Canadians in the Al...
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 ...
Report: More shoulder trouble for Harden
Oakland A's starter Rich Harden is having trouble with his right shoulder again. According to a report in San Francisco Chronicle, the Victoria B.C. native was scheduled to visit Dr. Lewis Yocum on Monday.
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