Padres Snap Losing Streak With Bluffing Blunder and Blom Big Play
The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in Denver to halt a four game skid. Geoff Blum bobbled Willy Taveras grounder then threw to third to nail Ryan Spilborghs, preserving the lead as Adrian Gonzalez drove in the go ahead run in the eighth. Chris Young left with an abdominal strain after two innings.
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Royals top Yankees as slide tightens AL Wild Card race
The Yankees beat Royals 9-4 to move over .500 and extend dominance over Tampa Bay Toronto and Kansas City to 10 of 12. New York closes to 4.5 games behind Cleveland, while Boston leads the AL East. George Brett attended, gifting shirts recalling his pine tar game anniversary.
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Stern: NBA alerted by FBI on Donaghy inside info risk
NBA Commissioner David Stern disclosed the FBI contacted the league on June 20 about a referee alleged to gamble and possibly share inside information. Donaghy resigned July 9 and is expected to surrender soon. Stern stressed referees may not gamble or share game details, and noted past disputes involving Donaghy.
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Harrell Returns As Texas Tech QB With Big 2006 Hopes
Coach Mike Leach lauds Harrell as a top quarterback after his second season as starter. The junior completed 67 percent of passes last year and threw 38 TDs, fueling high expectations for 2006.
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Dallas: Phillips named new coach for Cowboys
Jerry Jones praised Tony Romo and the offense as among the league's best last season. He promised a stronger defense under Phillips. He expressed high confidence in the kicking game heading into the season.
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Selig to attend Hall of Fame induction after Bonds games
Bud Selig confirmed his decision simply involves attending Bonds' games and plans to travel Friday to Cooperstown New York for Sundays Hall of Fame induction. He emphasized confidence in his choice and that he is here for the event.
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