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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.
Real Salt Lake Gets Late Equalizer Against San Jose (Goal.com)
Fans were treated to fireworks during and after the match match.
Tigers get by Twins after 5-hour, 16-inning epic
Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
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AP - Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
Dale Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of much-needed turnaround
Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know when he'll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season.
Twins put Slowey on DL with strained wrist
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained wrist following his start against the Detroit Tigers.
Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors
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AP - Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.
El Salvador Finds Finishing Touch Against Costa Rica (Goal.com)
Osael Romero's two goals helps lead El Salvador to victory in a game El Salvador manager Carlos De Los Cobos said was a must-win.
Cheers overshadow boos in Manny Ramirez's return - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail Cheers overshadow boos in Manny Ramirez's return Los Angeles Times Fans sitting in the left field stands at Petco Park express their opinions about Manny Ramirez, below, who returned Friday from a 50-game suspension. Many fans welcome Ramirez, who was serving a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's ... Ramirez Returns, but Dodgers Don't Need Him New Y..
Report: Roger Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
Polanco's RBI hit keys Detroit
Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
Polanco's RBI single helps Tigers outlast Twins in 16
Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
Padres expected to extend Black's contract
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AP - It looks like Padres manager Bud Black is going to get a contract extension.
Orioles get to Ervin Santana in his return - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Orioles get to Ervin Santana in his return Los Angeles Times Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts gets around the tag of Angels catcher Jeff Mathis to score in the fourth inning of the Orioles' 6-4 victory Friday. He strikes out five, but Baltimore hitters get to him early in a 6-4 win. ... Recap: LA Angels vs. Baltimore Kansas City Star Santana feels good but results are ..
Astros-Giants Preview - SportingNews.com
Seattle Post Intelligencer Astros-Giants Preview SportingNews.com The San Francisco Giants jumped on the Houston Astros early in their series opener, setting a season high in runs by the third inning. Considering the way Tim Lincecum's been pitching, it might only take one run to win Saturday. ... The Big Sadowski goes to 2-0 San Francisco Chronicle Giants rout Astros, 13-0 Los Angeles Times ..
Roberto Mancini: Coach Juventus? Why Not (Goal.com)
Mancini would have no problems sitting on the Bianconeri bench, despite the bad rapport between the two during his Inter days.
Manny goes 0 for 3 with walk in return; Dodgers win
Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Ariza wants chance to improve with new team - Houston Chronicle
Los Angeles Times Ariza wants chance to improve with new team Houston Chronicle Trevor Ariza arrives at the Laker's official championship victory party at Club Nokia on June 18, 2009 in Los Angeles. Sorry, your version of Flash doesn't support this video. ... Any winners in Artest, Ariza deals? Los Angeles Times Artest a good player, but bad fit for Lakers CharlotteObserver.com Trevor Ari..
Three-run 16th gives Tigers victory over Twins
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AP - Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
Giants rout Astros in majors-best 10th shutout
Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake rookie Ryan Sadowski to an early lead, and the San Francisco Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0 on Friday night.
Leaving a trail: Turkoglu snubs Portland, to sign with Raptors - Seattle Post Intelligencer
TSN.ca Leaving a trail: Turkoglu snubs Portland, to sign with Raptors Seattle Post Intelligencer Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Sharp-shooting forward Hedo Turkoglu appeared headed to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday afternoon, but by nightfall those talks apparently broke off. In the latest turn of events, TNT basketball analyst David ... Sources: Turkoglu headed to Toronto ESPN Hedo Turkog..
Mariners-Red Sox Preview - SportingNews.com
Globe and Mail Mariners-Red Sox Preview SportingNews.com Faced with one of the most difficult road trips possible, the Seattle Mariners are one victory away from ensuring it's a winning one. They can also clinch a series at Fenway Park for the first time in nearly eight years when they continue their ... Still worthy of a starring role Boston Herald Mariners squeak past Red Sox in 11 Seattle ..
Manny Ramirez's unremarkable return
Other than the hype and red caps, Ramirez's first game back was rather uneventful
Woods dials up AT&T record - Houston Chronicle
Brisbane Times Woods dials up AT&T record Houston Chronicle Tiger Woods is clinging to a one-shot lead at the AT&T National after shooting a 4-under 66 on Friday. BETHESDA, Md. — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. Woods lived up to his hopes of being a “greedy host” when he ... A 66 for Woods Puts Him in the Lead by a Stroke New York Times Pampling Makes a Name f..
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.
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.
Tigers pull out 16-inning win over Twins - MLB.com
CharlotteObserver.com Tigers pull out 16-inning win over Twins MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS -- What had been a blown six-run lead for the Tigers eventually became a victory; it just took a while. Placido Polanco's 16th-inning single, his second go-ahead hit in three innings, pulled Detroit back up for good, ... Three-run 16th gives Tigers victory over Twins The Associated Press Slowey (wrist) heads to..
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..
Ramirez hitless in return from suspension
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AP - Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who missed 50 games.
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