Rogers weighs All-Star bid as suspensions loom
Kenny Rogers left the Rangers clubhouse amid questions about his All-Star game participation. Teixeira expects him in Detroit for the event despite a 20-game suspension and a $50,000 fine from Bud Selig. Rangers spokesman did not confirm Rogers plans. MLB says he should be in Detroit.
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Earnhardt Ends Drought With ChicaGoland Upset Win
Dale Earnhardt Jr wins the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, ending a season-long slump with his 16th career victory. Kenseth led 176 of 267 laps but faded after a four-tire final pit stop, finishing second as a sellout crowd of about 100,000 roared.
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Aiken 13-year-olds advance to state tourney behind Leopard no-hitter
Stephen Leopard pitched a complete game no-hitter as Aiken defeated North Augusta 8-0 to win the Dixie Junior Boys District final at Citizens Park. Aiken advances as one of 12 teams to the South Carolina Junior Dixie Boys state tournament in Bluffton starting July 23. Leopard struck out 10 with one walk and allowed two unearned runs in four games, while Josh Day led the offense with 2 for 2 with two RBIs.
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Capuano wins as Brewers rally past Braves 8 4
Milwaukee's Chris Capuano improves to 10-6 with a career high fifth straight win aided by Geoff Jenkins two homers and Carlos Lee RBIs. Francoeur and Furcal homer for Atlanta but three Braves errors help Milwaukee grab the lead and win.
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Armstrong yields lead as Rasmussen wins stage at Tour
Lance Armstrong surrenders the overall lead in stage nine as Michael Rasmussen attacks to win the 106.3 mile from Gerardmer to Mulhouse. Jens Voigt takes the yellow jersey with Armstrong now 2 minutes 18 seconds behind leader, while Armstrong emphasizes finishing in Paris on July 24 to claim a seventh title.
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Detroit Readies for All-Star Festivities
Detroit prepares for the All-Star game at Comerica Park with comments from Steve Rogers a former star who reflects on opening day cold memories. The piece notes Comerica Park’s unique attributes and contrasts it with nearby Tiger Stadium once home to high home run rates and cites Elias Sports Bureau data on 1999 averages.
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