Sheffield's 400th homer lifts Yankees past Blue Jays
Gary Sheffield hit his 400th career home run as the New York Yankees rallied past Toronto 7 4 aided by Jorge Posadas three run shot in the eighth. Alex Rodriguez homered on his 29th birthday and Bernie Williams added another homer to lead the MLB leading 153 homers. Proctor earned the win in relief.
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Rockies suffer spate of injuries at Coors Field
Colorado catcher Todd Greene pulled a right hamstring avoiding a pitch in the fifth inning against Los Angeles. Rockies shortstop Royce Clayton and second baseman Luis Gonzalez sustained leg injuries in a third inning collision, with both remaining in the game briefly. A fan near first base was hit in the head during warmups, while another foul ball struck a fan behind the Dodgers dugout, causing brief medical attention.
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Nationals Bowling Family Wins State Title
The Robinson family prepares for national competition with guidance from veteran bowler John Motley. Rachel Robbins seeks a Texas debut with focus and steady mark follow through, echoing her father’s 300-game success and calm approach.
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Rockies Top Dodgers in Coors Standout Homer Derby
Rockies beat Dodgers 8 2 in Denver as Adrian Beltre and Milton Bradley kept L A in check. Odalis Perez surrendered three early runs while Todd Helton and Todd Greene homered, Jeremy Burnitz logged four RBIs in a 15 hit attack snapping a three game home skid and ending Los Angeles nine game road win streak. Beltre was 2 for 4 in first win at Coors since 2003.
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Ryder Cup format under fire from Verplank and peers
Verplank contrasted the Ryder Cup system with PGA Tour reality after two shaky showings. He flirted with danger at Byron Nelson, bogeyed the 18th at Western Open, and dropped from contention to 11th and 14th, while peers question why top 10 is a gatekeeper.
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Maddux Nears 300th Win with 299th Victory
Greg Maddux earned his 299th win with a 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. He needs one more win to become the 22nd major league pitcher to reach 300, eyeing Sunday against the Phillies at Wrigley Field. Maddux allowed one run and four hits in six innings, with six strikeouts and one walk, as Sammy Sosa added his 21st homer for Chicago.
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Williams Retires Surprises Barry After 1999 Season
Williams quits football after a 1999Detroit season leaving fans and Jets coach Herman Edwards puzzled. He neared Walter Payton is standard rush record, which Emmitt Smith later broke. Edwards called the decision surprising and hinted at a possible unretirement.
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