Yankees honor Jeter and Rivera with pregame gifts
The Yankees saluted Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera before a game with the Royals after they secured a playoff spot. Jeter set the franchise hits record at 2,722 on Sept. 11, and Rivera reached 500 saves on June 28, with teammates and Hall of Famers in attendance.
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Rockies at Cardinals run ends with disputed sensational grab
Colorado second baseman Clint Barmes appeared to snare Ryan Ludwick’s flare to shallow right and throw to first for a double play sealing a 4-3 win, but fan photos cast doubt that the ball hit grass, prompting questions about the game ending play.
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Marlins End Braves Winning Streak With 5-4 Victory
Jorge Cantu delivered a go ahead RBI single in the seventh as the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4, snapping Atlanta’s seven game run and hurting their playoff hopes. Chris Coghlan had three hits and scored twice for Florida, which had lost three of four. If Colorado’s game against Milwaukee stays tied, the Rockies could eliminate Florida from contention.
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Major League Leaders Across Batting and Pitching
A dense list shows leading hitters and sluggers in both leagues with averages and home run totals. Albert Pujols headlines NL batting along with Ramirez and Fielder. Blue Jays and Giants figures noted. Pitching leaders include Wainwright Carpenter and Johnson. In the American League, Mauer Suzuki Jeter Cabrera Young Cano Bartlett Teixeira Cruz Hill and others top batting RBIs and homers with Sabathia Verlander and others leading the mound.
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Taurasi Named WNBA MVP After Finals Opener Win
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury won the WNBA MVP at a news conference after leading the league with 23.8 points per game this season. Indiana’s Tamika Catchings finished as runner up as Phoenix beat Indiana 120 116 in overtime to take Game 1 of the finals.
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Mexico withdraws World Cup bid for 2018 and 2022
Mexico City reports that Mexico has withdrawn its bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Officials say short term prospects prevent financing public works at the level required. England and Spain seen as 2018 contenders, United States as 2022 frontrunner.
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Verizon ends sponsorship of Hilton Head PGA Tour event
Verizon will terminate its role with South Carolina's PGA Tour stop after 2010. Verizon Heritage tournament director Steve Wilmot said the sponsor will not continue after 2010. Verizon began its association with the Heritage Classic in 1987.
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Pennington Out For Year as Thigpen Joins Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins place quarterback Chad Pennington on the reserve injured list ending his season amid a shoulder injury. Tyler Thigpen arrives from the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick to compete as Miami falls to 0-3 after Sunday's loss to San Diego.
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Knoblauch Charged With Assault Against Wife
Former major leaguer Chuck Knoblauch faces an assault charge after his common-law wife alleges he struck her in the face and choked her at their Houston home. A judge set bond at $10,000 following his court appearance.
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Missouri athletics reviews after sale of used cell phones
The University of Missouri Athletics Department halted its process after selling a box of old cell phones containing texts and contact numbers. Mike Bellman bought 25 phones for 190 dollars and contacted coaches Mike Anderson Gary Pinkel and athletics director Mike Alden. The university offered to buy back the devices. Bellman sought resale to a sports collector.
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