Tour de France gloves off in Pyrenees clash
As the Alps retreat, Armstrong Contador and Schleck clash over fair play after crashes on rain slick roads. Contador waited for Schleck in Spa, but Monday’s stage saw renewed tension with the yellow jersey at stake. Armstrong remains 31st, 40:31 behind Contador. The Pyrenean stage from Bagneres-de-Luchon to Pau looms as another brutal test.
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Rockies fall as Stanton homers seal Marlins win
Florida rode a late three run homer by Mike Stanton to turn a tight game into a 7-5 victory over Colorado. The Rockies dropped their third of four since the All-Star break as starter Jimenez labored through five innings. Florida improved to 2-42 when trailing after eight innings. Uggla and Stewart homered for the Marlins, while Jimenez blamed fatigue from muggy conditions on a rough outing.
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Serena Williams Questionable for U S Open After Foot Injury
Serena Williams may miss the U S Open due to a foot injury from a broken glass cut at a restaurant. The WTA Tour said surgery was possible and she would miss three tournaments before the Open. Williams, ranked No 1, had a Wimbledon title and a tumultuous semifinal setback at the Open last year.
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Jennie Finch Announces Retirement From Softball Next Month
Olympic champion Jennie Finch plans to retire at 29 after the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City and the remaining National Pro Fastpitch season with the Chicago Bandits. The Arizona product starred at Arizona, posted a 60 game win streak, won 2004 Olympic gold and 2008 silver, and helped grow U S softball alongside Cat Osterman and Lisa Fernandez. She cites family time and Ace, a four year old, as the key reason for stepping away from the sport.
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Wade apologizes for World Trade reference angering fans
Dwyane Wade apologized after saying losing a few Heat games could feel like the World Trade Center collapse. He said the remark was taken out of context and expressed regret for any offense caused.
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