Giants rally to top Rockies in dramatic ninth
In Denver, the Giants toppled the Rockies 7-5 after a four-run ninth led by Shawn Chacon's bases loaded hit by pitch for the go ahead run. Colorado led 4-3 entering the inning as Chacon blown save count rose to seven in 27 chances. Scott Eyre earned the save.
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Yankees hit five homers in Detroit win
Jose Contreras allowed four hits and struck out seven as the Yankees won 5-1 in Detroit. Alex Rodriguez hit two of New York’s five homers, with Derek Jeter Hideki Matsui and Kenny Lofton also homering. Rodriguez added another homer in the ninth off Wilfredo Ledezma.
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Pyrenees Test Begins For Tour Contenders
In Figeac France AP reports the Tour de France contenders enter the Pyrenees with Lance Armstrong facing Iban Mayo Jan Ullrich and Tyler Hamilton on a 122.7 mile leg Castelsarrasin to La Mongie. Ullrich trails Armstrong by 55 seconds while Thomas Voeckler leads overall.
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Singh leads as Hamilton hovers two rounds into Honda Classic
Campbell laments grinding out pars as Singh sits at four under after two rounds. Hamilton, the 38 year old journeyman now tied at four under, birdied No. 7 for an eagle and carded a 67. Goosen, seeking back to back majors, posted 70 to sit at 3 under 139 with steady play and several up and downs.
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Kobe Bryant stays with Lakers amid O'Neal trade upheaval
Kobe Bryant announced he would remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, citing personal reasons and commitment to his family as the team faced the trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Miami Heat. He warned of a rough season without the dominant center, while weighing options and seeking guidance from Jerry West and others. Bryant faces a looming felony sexual assault trial in Eagle, Colorado, with potential prison terms and fines if convicted, as Lakers officials defend the decision to re-sign him despite legal issues.
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Grienke shuts down Twins as Royals win at home
Zack Greinke allowed only four hits over seven innings and got support from a 2-0 lead as Kansas City defeated Minnesota. Brad Radke, Johan Santana, and Kyle Lohse had pitched complete games in recent matchups. Sweeney, Harvey, and Lohse drove in early runs while Koskie and Hunter contributed for the Twins before Dennis Reyes and Nate Field closed it out.
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Nuggets land Kenyon Martin in deal with Nets
Denver completes a trade sending Jameer Nelson and a 2004 first round pick to Orlando and Nets in exchange for Kenyon Martin. The move adds depth to the front line joining Anthony Camby and Nene while preserving cap space for more moves. The draft assets could total five first rounds in three years, with protections applying to several picks.
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