Cubs lose to Braves as Maddux returns to Atlanta
Greg Maddux receives warm welcome in Atlanta but Chicago falls 5-1 to Roman Colon and the Braves. Derrek Lee leaves with a shoulder injury after his first major league setback since the injury. Lee had 25 homers and 67 RBIs this season and will be re-evaluated next day. Meanwhile Esteban Loaiza outpitched Pedro Martinez for the Nationals in Washington.
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Schilling Not Ready to Return to Red Sox Rotation
Injured Curt Schilling likely needs at least one more rehab start before rejoining Boston. Manager Terry Francona said he should throw on the side here then pitch a couple more times, making a return before the All Star break unlikely and highlighting ongoing velocity and consistency issues.
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Ramirez drives grand slam to edge toward Gehrig record
Manny Ramirez hit his 20th career grand slam as the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 7-4. The slam moved Ramirez into sole possession of second place on the career list behind Lou Gehrig while he also leads MLB with 77 RBIs. The win snapped a slide as Boston built a 6-0 lead in the third.
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Paris Bid Faces IOC Test in 2012 Race
London led the first round with Britain, New York fell next with 16 votes, Madrid followed with 31 as Paris campaigned for a third bid. Chirac's Singapore appearance failed to seal victory while Blair pressed a united national offer, touting Stade de France and urban renewal as London and Britain push for the 2012 Games.
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New York Abandons Bid for 2012 Olympics in New York
Mayor Bloomberg rejected the bid and outlined plans for a new Queens stadium while stressing the city’s ongoing development and the lasting impact of hosting the Games. He noted the bid’s urgency tied to 2012 and referenced 9/11 as a motivator for recovery and resilience.
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