Mauer leads Twins past Pirates with four hits in win
Joe Mauer again collects four hits raising his average to .429 as the Twins beat the Pirates 8-2 in Minneapolis. Glen Perkins earned his first win since a DL stint, Twins notch 16 hits and improve interleague mark to 6-1 while Pittsburgh suffers through four double plays and a rough five innings by Paul Malcolm.
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Sosa facing 2003 positive drug test report details
The New York Times reports Sammy Sosa tested positive in baseball's 2003 anonymous survey, part of a decade-long steroids scandal. The item notes he is sixth on the career home run list with 609 and has not played since 2007, while detailing other stars implicated and ongoing legal and union actions surrounding the list.
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Mediate and Woods Share Torrey Pines Moment and Hope
Rocco Mediate kept Woods' 14th major dream alive at Torrey Pines. Mediate embraced the intense duel while Woods played through a broken leg and torn knee ligaments, and a Texas father later thanked Mediate for showing how loss can still feel triumphant.
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Ogilvy Reflects on Winged Foot Nostalgia at Open
Geoff Ogilvy, the U S Open winner, signs autographs at Winged Foot while fans recall the 2006 final round. He meets volunteers and fans with ties to Bethpage and Winged Foot, noting Winged Foot stories fuel his memories. Jack Nicklaus to light the Empire State Building in red white and blue for the Open at Bethpage Black.
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Stallworth pleads guilty in Miami drunken driving case
Stallworth admitted guilt in a case tied to a crash in Miami. His attorney Christopher Lyons said the financial settlement was only one factor in the plea agreement and noted Stallworth’s conduct after the accident. Lyons cited Stallworth’s immediate 911 call and roadside test as signs of cooperation. Stallworth told Judge Dennis Murphy he hopes to remain involved in public service.
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Stallworth pleads guilty in fatal crash case
Stallworth admits responsibility for the Miami crash that killed Reyes, facing drinking and driving penalties, 1000 hours of community service, and a lifetime license suspension. Lyons and Rundle cite his lack of record and cooperation leading to a plea. Reyes family seeks closure. Stallworth had a prior $4.5 million Browns roster bonus the night before the crash.
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