Tour de France enters mountain phase with tough 10th stage
The Tour kicks into the mountains with a 147 mile Limoges to Saint Flour run featuring nine climbs. Armstrong aims for a sixth straight win as Voeckler and rivals acknowledge the brutal stage ahead. Ullrich trails, while Pradera crashes leave others unscathed.
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Open changes shrink field for British Open in Scotland
The R A and organizers face criticism as the British Open narrows its field by reducing exemptions for U S Open champions and expanding professional qualifying abroad. Key players contemplate whether to enter final qualifying at local sites while 52 notables skip Congressional, triggering possible sanctions and tour scrutiny.
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All Star Game: AL erupts as Piazza talks Clemens in room
In a lively All Star showcase the AL roared to a 7-4 lead highlighted by Jeter’s 3-for-3 night and Ortiz and Ramirez connecting as teammates for the first time in 50 years. Clemens struggled while Piazza spoke amicably with him in the trainer’s room.
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Soriano Named MVP After All-Star Home Run Feat
Alfonso Soriano belted a 343-foot homer off Roger Clemens for the AL in the All-Star Game, later adding a single and striking out once. He joined Derek Jeter and others in praising his star rise as fans voted him MVP, making history as a top vote getter and a rare second baseman MVP.
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