Armstrong retires after seventh Tour de France title
AP national sports columnist Jim Litke recalls Lance Armstrong’s final Tour de France moment on the Champs-Elysees. Armstrong saluted skeptics, praised hard work, and hinted at a future beyond cycling, likening his exit to legends who went out on top. He recalled the 1999 question about his ability to ride the Tour and affirmed his answer.
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Busch dominates Pocono in Pennsylvania 500
Kurt Busch won the PA 500 at Pocono Raceway for Roush Racing, his second win of the season and 13th overall. He led 131 of 203 laps as Rusty Wallace retires after a strong second place, with Mark Martin third and Carl Edwards fourth. The race extended to a green white checkered finish after four cautions, as the Nextel Cup title race tightens with six races remaining.
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Lucky seven era ends as Armstrong retires from Tour
Paris AP Lance Armstrong will never ride the Tour de France again after seven straight victories. He stepped onto the podium for the last time Sunday and plans days on the beach with a beer, his kids, and girlfriend Sheryl Crow. He called it finished.
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Bush hails Armstrong after seventh Tour de France win
President Bush phoned Lance Armstrong from Camp David to congratulate the Texan on a record seventh straight Tour de France victory. The White House called Armstrong's win a great triumph of the human spirit and noted the pride felt by the nation.
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Williams back in Dolphins camp after retirement
Ricky Williams arrived at the Miami Dolphins training facility for camp and spoke to reporters only briefly. He faces a four game suspension to start the season for substance abuse violations but is expected to play in preseason games. Williams twice rushed for 3,225 yards and 25 touchdowns in two Dolphins seasons.
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Royals Rally Past Blue Jays in Sweltering Heat
In Kansas City the Royals beat Toronto 6 5 as Ted Lilly battled a shoulder pain and four straight hitters hit for the cycle to tie the game at four in the fourth. Emil Brown doubled. Matt Stairs and Angel Berroa drove in runs. Chip Ambres earned his first major league RBI while Dr. Carrasco improved to 5 4 with six innings of work.
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Redman Pitches Pirates Past Rockies 3-0 To End Slide
Mark Redman won his first decision since mid June as the Pirates defeated Colorado 3-0. He worked eight innings allowing six hits while Pittsburgh snapped a seven game skid following the All-Star break. Colorado stayed winless in five weeks, and Redman, eyed by scouts near the trade deadline, improved to 5-10 and hinted at playoff experience.
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