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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.

Loney's solo shot wins it
James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 win Sunday over the San Diego Padres.

Loney's solo shot in 13th propels Dodgers past Padres
James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 win Sunday over the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers blow big lead, win in 13; Manny rests
The Dodgers blew a big lead but won in 13 on the day Manny Ramirez got a rest.

NBA free agents: An NBA source reports Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace to sign with Boston Celtics
Rasheed Wallace will join the Celtics next season, the Boston Globe reported on Sunday.

Braun calls out pitchers after loss to Cubs
Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Brewers on Sunday.

Loney homers in 13th to give Dodgers win (AP)
AP - James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 win Sunday over the San Diego Padres.

Andy Roddick salutes tennis gladiator Federer (AFP)
AFP - Heartbroken Andy Roddick saluted Roger Federer's gladitorial, record-breaking Wimbledon performance which was appropriately witnessed by Hollywood hard man Russell Crowe.

Woods wins his tournament with a late birdie (AP)
AP - Even after 68 victories, Tiger Woods never had a finish quite like Sunday at the AT&T National.

Fever beat Dream 78-74 to win 8th straight (AP)
Tammy Sutton-Brown had 22 points and nine rebounds, leading the Indiana Fever past the Atlanta Dream 78-74 on Sunday for their franchise-best eighth straight victory. Tamika Catchings added 19 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and Katie Douglas scored 10 for the Fever (8-2), who avenged a season-opening loss to Atlanta to remain the WNBA's best team.

Phillips helps Sun to overtime win (AP)
Erin Phillips scored six of her 19 points in overtime, leading the Connecticut Sun to a 95-92 victory over the Detroit Shock on Sunday. Sandrine Gruda, playing her first game of the season after representing France in the European championships, had a career-high 23 points for the Sun (5-4). Detroit, which lost star Deanna Nolan to a pulled hamstring in the third quarter, fell to 2-7.

Franz Beckenbauer Supports England's World Cup Bid (Goal.com)
'Der Kaiser' has stated that England would be perfectly equipped to host the 2018 edition of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo: La Liga Better Than Premier League (Goal.com)
The Portuguese winger, who has already been christened ‘CR9’ by Spanish press, believes that he will now be playing in the best league.

First-Half Goals Lift Guadeloupe Over Panama (Goal.com)
The Gwada Boys got a pair of first-half strikes in a 2-1 win over Panama in Group C action.

White Sox lose 6-3 to Kansas City Royals - Chicago Tribune
Washington Post White Sox lose 6-3 to Kansas City Royals Chicago Tribune Jermaine Dye gave Royals left fielder David DeJesus a pat on the back after DeJesus made a backhanded catch near the wall to rob Dye of a hit in the fifth inning. (JOHN SLEEZER, McClatchy-Tribune / July 5, ... Pitchers only All-Stars for Royals, White Sox USA Today Royals hit way to split of series MLB.com Royals show life w..

Woods wins his tournament with a late birdie - The Associated Press
BBC News Woods wins his tournament with a late birdie The Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods made it a hat trick of victories in tournaments hosted by PGA Tour stars, this one the most meaningful of all because it was his own. Woods lived up to his hopes of being a "greedy host" Sunday, leaving Anthony Kim in ... Woods wins his own tournament Kansas City Star What they said: Tiger ..

Yi beats Pressel in playoff (AP)
AP - The gallery was going wild. There was no question what had happened.

Wakefield an All-Star rookie at age 42 - MLB.com
NECN Wakefield an All-Star rookie at age 42 MLB.com By Ian Browne / MLB.com BOSTON -- An accomplishment that Tim Wakefield will likely savor well past his playing days -- if he decides to stop playing -- was preceded by a prank. Manager Terry Francona was so ecstatic that Wakefield had made the All-Star ... Wakefield among six Red Sox All-Stars Boston Globe Wakefield leads Sox All-Star contingent..

Nationals get best of Lowe, Braves - Atlanta Journal Constitution
MiamiHerald.com Nationals get best of Lowe, Braves Atlanta Journal Constitution Washington — The Nationals' post-game fireworks display exploded a couple of pitches prematurely Sunday, drawing a look into the Nationals dugout from Chipper Jones. “I turned around to [manager] Manny [Acta], I said 'You got one more ... Recap: Washington vs. Atlanta MiamiHerald.com Nats 5, Braves 3 Washingto..

Bolivar win record 16th Bolivian title (Reuters)
Bolivar won the Bolivian Apertura championship when they beat Real Mamore 2-1 on the final day on Sunday, finishing a point ahead of Real Potosi to lift a record 16th league title.

Oswalt strong; Unit leaves early
Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Oswalt goes eight stellar innings; Big Unit leaves early
Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Agent: Onyewu In Discussions With Ajax (Goal.com)
Ajax has joined the list of clubs interested in USA defender Oguchi Onyewu.

Hot Rangers take on skidding Rays (ESPN)

Notes: Tracy's first foray at Watkins Glen ends early
In his long open-wheel career, Canadian Paul Tracy had never raced at Watkins Glen International until Sunday.

Yi blows 6-shot lead, then edges Pressel in playoff
Eunjung Yi blew a six-stroke lead, then hit a 10-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Morgan Pressel and capture her first LPGA victory Sunday in what might be the final Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Woods a rude host, edges Mahan for title
Tiger Woodswon the AT&T National on Sunday, making a 20-foot birdie on the 16th and closing with a 3-under 67 to hold off Hunter Mahan for a one-shot victory at Congressional.

Birdie on 16 pushes Woods to title at Congressional
Tiger Woodswon the AT&T National on Sunday, making a 20-foot birdie on the 16th and closing with a 3-under 67 to hold off Hunter Mahan for a one-shot victory at Congressional.

Astros-Giants Runs - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Washington Post Astros-Giants Runs The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com AP (AP) — Astros first. K.Matsui grounded out, shortstop Renteria to first baseman Ishikawa. Tejada homered to left on a 0-0 count. Berkman flied out to right fielder Schierholtz. Ca.Lee struck out. Astros fourth. Ca.Lee popped out to second baseman ... Big Unit hurts shoulder in Giants' loss MLB.com Big Unit exits early with..

Woods wins his own tournament - Kansas City Star
GolfDigest.com Woods wins his own tournament Kansas City Star By Sports Network The world's best won his own tournament, the AT&T National, for the first time on Sunday, thanks to a three-under 67 in the final round at Congressional Country Club. Woods finished at 13-under 267, which was a new tournament record, ... Woods wins his tournament with a late birdie The Associated Press Tiger Woods..

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