Muhammad Ali Becomes Honorary All Star at Houston Game
Muhammad Ali attended the All Star ceremony in Houston as a guest of honor. He joined Derek Jeter for the ceremonial first pitch with Lance Berkman and received a standing ovation from a sellout crowd of 41,886 at Minute Maid Park. The scene also featured stars such as Barry Bonds and Matt Lawton as players paid tribute to the legendary boxer.
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All-Stars Highlight All-Star Game as Jeter Shines
Jeter went 3 for 3 and earned his first All-Star start while Clemens endured a rough inning. Piazza spoke with Clemens in the trainer room and later talked to Randy Johnson during the game. Ortiz homered to boost the AL, and Alex Rodriguez added an RBI triple as New York stars paced the scoring surge.
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Jones struggles in trials reach long jump final
Marion Jones, competitive but flawed, advances to the long jump final at the U.S. Olympic trials after a seventh place in the event. She trails the qualifying mark and faces a narrow path to the team, with Grace Upshaw the only other season qualifier. BALCO cases also progress as Alvin Harrison misses the 400 final and Jerome Young fails to qualify for relay redress. Jearl Miles-Clark earns a fifth Olympic berth in the 800 meters with Nicole Teter and Hazel Clark also podiuming.
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Phelps and Crocker lead at U S trials world records fall
Ian Crocker set his sixth world record of the trials by winning the 100 meter butterfly in 50.76 seconds as Michael Phelps finished 51.15. Aaron Peirsol had earlier broken the 200 backstroke world record. Brooke Bennett struggled in the 800 free, finishing third as Diana Munz won the sprint to the wall. Hall defends his 50 free title with Jason Lezak second. The meet ends with finals in the women 50 free and men 1500 free.
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McEwen Wins Stage Nine of Tour de France in Gueret
Robbie McEwen of Lotto-Dome wins stage nine in 3 hours 32 minutes 55 seconds from Saint-Leonard-de-Nobiat to Gueret. Lance Armstrong and Jan Ullrich finish with the same time in 44th and 25th place. Thomas Voeckler retains the yellow jersey as McEwen battles back with back and knee soreness. Next stage runs Limoges to Saint-Flour over 147.27 miles.
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McEwen wins ninth Tour de France stage in dramatic finish
Robbie McEwen of Australia roared past the pack to win the ninth stage in central France, beating Thor Hushovd as Lance Armstrong finished with the main group. Thomas Voeckler retained the overall lead, with Armstrong nine minutes, 35 seconds behind and Ullrich 55 seconds off the pace.
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