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Davis tops fan vote, O's have 3 All-Star starters

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 09:18 PM PDT

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis follows through on a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, July 6, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Davis' first-half power surge made him one popular All-Star.

Johnson 1st driver to sweep Daytona since 1982

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 08:42 PM PDT

Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A flawless race gave Jimmie Johnson a perfect year at Daytona International Speedway and put him on another exclusive list.

Doing it her way, France's Bartoli wins Wimbledon

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 12:56 PM PDT

Marion Bartoli of France, left, and Sabine Lisicki of Germany pose during the trophy ceremony after Bartoli won the Women's singles final match against at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday, July 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)LONDON (AP) — Ever since she was a kid, practicing until midnight with her father, Marion Bartoli went about playing tennis her own way.

No. 1 Djokovic, No. 2 Murray building Slam rivalry

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 08:32 AM PDT

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after missing a return to Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during their Men's singles semifinal match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Friday, July 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are building their own Grand Slam rivalry, one that perhaps someday will merit mention alongside Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal, or Djokovic vs. Nadal.

Weidman beats Silva to win UFC middleweight title

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 10:59 PM PDT

Chris Weidman reacts after knocking down Anderson Silva during the second round of their UFC 162 mixed martial arts middleweight championship bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chris Weidman sent a shock wave through mixed martial arts, stopping Anderson Silva in the second round of the main event at UFC 162 to become the new middleweight champion on Saturday night.

Meyer: Hernandez murder charge not Florida related

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 01:43 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 26, 2013 file photo, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, left, stands with his attorney Michael Fee, right, during arraignment in Attleboro District Court in Attleboro, Mass. A police search of a secret "flop house" rented by Hernandez turned up boxes of ammunition and clothing police believe could be evidence in the murder case against him, according to court documents. (AP Photo/The Sun Chronicle, Mike George, Pool, File)COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said it is "wrong and irresponsible" to connect him or his former Florida staff to the murder charge facing Aaron Hernandez.

Giants overcome lineup blunder, beat Dodgers 4-2

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 01:01 AM PDT

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford scores on a Marco Scutaro sacrifice fly during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Francisco, Saturday, July 6, 2013. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With his team slumping and his offense struggling, all Giants manager Bruce Bochy could do was take responsibility and shake his head for a lineup mistake that wiped away a run and a rare lead.

Howard turns Rockets from promising to contenders

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 12:26 PM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard dunks during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in Los Angeles. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted Friday, July 5, 2013, that it was "time to get back to work" amid multiple media reports that Dallas was out of the running for free agent Howard. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)HOUSTON (AP) — Last offseason, the Houston Rockets were an afterthought, a young team with little star power.

Wagner shoots 64, leads Greenbrier Classic by 2

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 04:06 PM PDT

Johnson Wagner lines up a putt on the 10th hole during the third round of the Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Saturday, July 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Amid a disappointing season, Johnson Wagner has found a comfort zone not far from his college stomping grounds.

Shaq: LA spotlight too bright for Dwight Howard

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 06:37 PM PDT

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, left, and Danica Patrick pose for photos at the drivers' meeting prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal says the Los Angeles spotlight was too bright for Dwight Howard.

Castro guides Astros to victory after All Star pick

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 09:46 PM PDT

Houston Astros Jason Castro is congratulated by teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas(Reuters) - Houston catcher Jason Castro celebrated his first All Star selection by hitting a three-run homer to give the visiting Astros a 9-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Castro's seventh inning blast snapped a tie to give the Astros a 7-4 lead and Jake Elmore ended the scoring in the eighth with his first career homer for the team, a two-run shot. Travis Blackley (1-0) pitched 1-1/3 hitless innings to secure the win for Houston, who ended a run of six straight losses to the Rangers. ...

Puig still has last chance to become MLB All-Star

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 05:54 PM PDT

(Reuters) - The Orioles, Cardinals and Tigers led Major League Baseball's All-Star selections announced on Saturday, while Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig has a chance to join the big names despite having played just 30 games. Baltimore, locked in a tight American League (AL) East race, boast three starters, including slugger Chris Davis, while AL Central leading Detroit have six players on the team. ...

Wagner takes control of Greenbrier Classic

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 03:40 PM PDT

Johnson Wagner of the U.S. hits off the 11th tee during the first round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii.(Reuters) - American Johnson Wagner moved a step closer to winning his fourth PGA Tour title by seizing a two-shot lead after Saturday's third round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. One stroke off the pace overnight on a tightly bunched leaderboard, Wagner took over at the top as he fired a sparkling six-under-par 64 on a sun-splashed day at The Greenbrier's Old White Course. The 33-year-old Texan, who played the course several times a year when he was a student at nearby Virginia Tech, mixed seven birdies with a lone bogey to post a 14-under total of 196. ...

Nunez returns to help Yankees to sixth win in a row

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 03:22 PM PDT

Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits RBI single in front of Orioles' Teagarden in MLB game in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - The injury-riddled New York Yankees welcomed Eduardo Nunez back to the lineup on Saturday to begin what they expect to be a parade of returning players, and the shortstop paid immediate dividends. Nunez knocked in two runs and had two hits, including a run-scoring single up the middle in the sixth inning that snapped a 4-4 tie in New York's 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The win was the sixth in a row for the Yankees (48-39), who jumped over the Orioles (48-40) into second place in the American League East, 5.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox. ...

Harper texts, talks way into Saturday lineup

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 12:50 PM PDT

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper dives for but misses a ball hit by San Diego Padres' Chris Denorfia during a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper isn't resting this weekend, after all.

McDowell and Sterne lead way at French Open

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 10:26 AM PDT

Northern Ireland's Graeme Mcdowell tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in ArdmorePARIS (Reuters) - World number nine Graeme McDowell and South African Richard Sterne will go into the French Open final round in a tie for the lead after taming the treacherous Le Golf National, venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup, on Saturday. McDowell, winner of the 2010 U.S. Open, carded a one-under-par 70 while Sterne returned a 71 as the pair ended on five-under 208. ...

Golf-McDowell and Sterne lead way at French Open

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 10:23 AM PDT

(Adds para seven) PARIS, July 6 (Reuters) - World number nine Graeme McDowell and South African Richard Sterne will go into the French Open final round in a tie for the lead after taming the treacherous Le Golf National, venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup, on Saturday. McDowell, winner of the 2010 U.S. Open, carded a one-under-par 70 while Sterne returned a 71 as the pair ended on five-under 208. ...

Golf-European Tour French Open scores

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 09:04 AM PDT

July 6 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour French Open at the par-71 course on Saturday in Paris 208 Graeme McDowell (Britain) 69 69 70 Richard Sterne (South Africa) 68 69 71 209 Bernd Wiesberger (Austria) 70 71 68 David Howell (Britain) 69 71 69 Richard Green (Australia) 69 70 70 210 Simon Dyson (Britain) 70 68 72 Soren Kjeldsen (Denmark) 69 68 73 211 Jorge Campillo (Spain) 74 69 68 Hennie Otto (South Africa) 71 71 69 Lee Slattery (Britain) 71 70 70 Marc Warren (Britain) 69 72 70 Jamie Donaldson (Britain) 70 70 71 Eduardo De La Riva (Spain) 72 67 72 Graeme Storm (Britain) 70 ...
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