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Spain tops FIFA world rankings; US is No. 24 (AP)
European champion Spain remained No. 1 in FIFA's rankings Wednesday, followed by Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. The United States dropped to No. 24, tops in its regional group. England advanced to No. 10 among the world's soccer elite, moving up four places. Coach Fabio Capello's team fell from the top 10 in July after failing to qualify for the European Championship.
Salt Lake extends unbeaten streak to five games
San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday.
Kings acquire left wing Smyth from Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year.
Special to The Washington Post - Washington Post
BBC Sport Special to The Washington Post Washington Post Lance Armstrong has had many monikers in his cycling career: seven-time Tour de France winner, cancer survivor, philanthropist. And as the 180-rider Tour begins in Monaco today, he appears prepared to add another title to the list: dutiful teammate. ... Tour de France to begin in Monaco Los Angeles Times A murky, magnificent team San Franci..
Manny 0 for 3 in return as Dodgers beat Padres
Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, Los Angeles slugger Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Ramirez hitless in return from suspension
(AP)
AP - Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who missed 50 games.
Dodgers win in Manny's return - FOXSports.com
Seattle Post Intelligencer Dodgers win in Manny's return FOXSports.com Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com. He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan. ... Fans can't even work up anger anymore at stars such as Manny SI.com Ramirez hitless in re..
Fan friendly? Not quite - Boston Herald
Globe and Mail Fan friendly? Not quite Boston Herald Third baseman Kevin Youkilis [stats] had no hard feelings toward the young fan who got between him and a key foul ball during the Red Sox [team stats]' 7-6, 11-inning loss to Seattle last night at Fenway Park [map]. ... Mariners squeak past Red Sox in 11 Seattle Post Intelligencer Johnson's 2-run double lifts Mariners to 7-6 win The Ass..
Gold Cup: El Salvador Hit Late To Beat Costa Rica (Goal.com)
Two goals from Osale Romero led El Salvador to 2-1 win over Costa Rica in Gold Cup Group A action.
Kings acquire F Smyth in multi-player deal - MiamiHerald.com
CBC.ca Kings acquire F Smyth in multi-player deal MiamiHerald.com By Sports Network The Los Angeles Kings boosted their offense on Friday, acquiring All-Star forward Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in a three-player deal. Smyth, 33, tied for the Avalanche lead in points last season with 59, posting 26 goals ... Los Angeles Kings acquire power forward Ryan Smyth from Avalanche The Canadian ..
Indians tee off on A's pitching - San Francisco Chronicle
Yahoo! Sports Indians tee off on A's pitching San Francisco Chronicle This is Trevor Cahill's first trip in his life to Cleveland, and he faced the Indians for the first time Friday night. So excuse the 21-year-old rookie if he thinks the Indians are bound for the World Series. Or Shin-Soo Choo is an MVP candidate. ... Athletics-Indians Preview SportingNews.com Choo provides the fireworks..
Hedo Turkoglu to Blazers a no-go - Boston Herald
Washington Post Hedo Turkoglu to Blazers a no-go Boston Herald By Herald Wire Services / NBA Free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed yesterday. Earlier yesterday, there were reports that Turkoglu had agreed in principle with the ... Sources: Turkoglu headed to Toronto ESPN Raptors nab Turkoglu: report CBC.ca Source..
Giants' onslaught buries Astros - MLB.com
Seattle Post Intelligencer Giants' onslaught buries Astros MLB.com SAN FRANCISCO -- Backed by the Giants' season-high run total in his second Major League start, Ryan Sadowski won his home debut in a 13-0 rout of the Astros on Friday night at China Basin. The San Francisco lineup peppered ... Giants get to Paulino early, blow out Astros 13-0 Houston Chronicle Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 ro..
Sprint Cup: Tony Stewart gets pole after rain washes out Daytona International Speedway qualifying
Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying.
El Salvador surprises Costa Rica 2-1 (AP)
Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday night. El Salvador and Canada share first place with three points apiece after Canada defeated Jamaica 1-0. Romero broke a 1-1 tie by intercepting an attempted defensive clearance and scoring on a low 16-yard shot before an overwhelmingly...
Kings acquire LW Smyth from Avalanche (AP)
The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. The 33-year-old Smyth had 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season. He has 310 goals and 350 assists in 920 regular-season games with Edmonton, the New York Islanders and Colorado.
Close Canada/Jamaica Match Kicks Off Gold Cup (Goal.com)
For most of the match, Jamaica and Canada were even, but a magnificent strike by Ali Gerba lifted Canada, much to the frustration of the Reggae Boyz.
Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche
(AP)
AP - The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year.
Cubs' Ramirez, Johnson make rehab starts
(AP)
AP - Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disable list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder.
Andy Roddick comes in from cold to reach Wimbledon final - Los Angeles Times
BBC Sport Andy Roddick comes in from cold to reach Wimbledon final Los Angeles Times Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd after defeating Tommy Haas in their semifinal match at Wimbledon on Friday. Armed with a new coach, leaner body and a game featuring more frequent and purposeful net approaches, he upsets Andy ... Disappointment, but the British Are Used to It New York Times Federer, Roddick t..
Any winners in Artest, Ariza deals? - Los Angeles Times
ESPN Any winners in Artest, Ariza deals? Los Angeles Times Trevor Ariza, who agreed to a deal with the Houston Rockets on Thursday, throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on June 28. The Lakers saved Trevor Ariza's nowhere career and gave him an NBA life and a ring, not to mention a very ... Artest, Lakers 'a perfect marriage?' Press-Enterprise Artest a good player, b..
AL: Danks leads White Sox to seventh win in row
Friday's AL roundup: John Danks threw 7 1/3 shutout innings and got a big lift from reliever Scott Linebrink as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 for their seventh straight victory.
Wimbledon at mercy of Williams sisters
(AFP)
AFP - Venus and Serena Williams clash in a fourth all-sister Wimbledon final on Saturday determined to prove that their domination of the event is not a backward step for the sport's future welfare.
For Manny Ramirez, cheers outdo jeers; Dodgers lead 6-1 - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times For Manny Ramirez, cheers outdo jeers; Dodgers lead 6-1 Los Angeles Times Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez tosses his bat into the air after missing a pitch in his first at-bat against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Ramirez is returning from a 50-game suspension. He goes hitless with a walk in four at-bats before coming out ... Manny's return ripples through LA's lineup..
Rangers' Hunter secures first big league win as he turns 23 - MLB.com
Yahoo! Sports Rangers' Hunter secures first big league win as he turns 23 MLB.com ARLINGTON -- Hank Blalock provided another huge home run as the Rangers beat the Rays, 3-1, on Friday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Andruw Jones reached on a fielding error by shortstop Jason Bartlett to lead off the ... Rangers get just enough offense to top Rays Seattle Post Intelligencer Hunter, Rangers b..
Pujols hits 4th grand slam
Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday night.
Pujols hits 4th grand slam of season in Cards win
Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday night.
NHL free agency: Source: Colorado Avalanche trade Ryan Smyth to Los Angeles Kings for two defenseman, pick
The Colorado Avalanche have traded Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings for defensemen Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick, a leaked source told ESPN's John Buccigross Friday night.
Sources: Turkoglu headed to Toronto - ESPN
TSN.ca Sources: Turkoglu headed to Toronto ESPN Free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu changed his mind Friday, deciding not to join the Portland Trail Blazers, opting instead to accept an offer from the Toronto Raptors, sources told ESPN.com. The Raptors last-minute bid will give Turkoglu all of the ... Turkoglu, Portland negotiations fall apart NBA.com Leaving a trail: Turkoglu breaks off talks with ..
Daytona win is first for Bowyer this year in Nationwide
Clint Bowyer won the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway for his first victory of the year.
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