A-Rod turns from outcast to valued Yankee star
AP Sports Columnist notes Alex Rodriguez, once scorned by New York fans, has become essential for the Yankees as he leads with MVP pace and clutch late-inning hits. The piece explores contract talks influenced by Scott Boras and owner Tom Hicks, and hints at opt-out possibilities after the World Series.
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McCurdy Leads Win In Hickory Scramble
Eldon McCurdy captured closest to the pin on No 3 and helped his team to a minus 6 victory in Wednesday’s Hickory scramble. Teammates Derek Whalen Karen Crosby and Ned Parker joined McCurdy on the winning squad while Gary Cole was closest to the pin on No 7.
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Attorney admits to leaking Bonds testimony in steroids probe
San Francisco attorney Troy Ellerman pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds Jason Giambi Gary Sheffield and other athletes to a reporter. He received a 2 1/2 year prison sentence the harshest penalty so far in the federal steroids investigation. Ellerman had worked for BALCO founder Victor Conte and for BALCO VP James Valente.
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Pozzato Captures Fifth Stage as Cancellara Stays Yellow
Italian rider Filippo Pozzato won Stage Five of the Tour de France finishing in Autun. Fabian Cancellara retained the race lead for a sixth day. Astana teammates Alexandre Vinokourov and Andreas Kloeden were hospitalized after a crash on the 113 mile Chablis to Autun route. Kloeden suffered a hairline tailbone fracture and Vinokourov had stitches for a gashed knee and elbow.
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Magic signs Dwight Howard to five year extension
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard signs a five year contract extension worth about 80 million dollars. The deal cements Howard as the focal point of the franchise for the near term as the team seeks stability and continued playoff contention.
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Johnson Returns Home With Modest John Deere Round
Masters champion Zach Johnson struggled to settle in at the John Deere Classic in Silvis as Neal Lancaster led with a 7-under 65. Johnson shot 1-under 70 amid missed short putts and bad luck, while Lancaster and Duffy Waldorf led a crowded leaderboard including Paul Stankowski Kenny Perry Scott Guts chewski and Jason Dufner. Johnson grew up near Cedar Rapids Iowa and treated the event as his home-specific showcase, drawing a crowd of about 75 as he battled to regain form after a triumphant Masters win.
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Will Cubs fans keep ball
Giants star Barry Bonds nears Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron home run records as fans across the league anticipate the historic moment. Dreading the moment, Cubs fans ponder keeping or returning a ball hit for record, with players like Derrek Lee weighing in on the spectacle and auction appeal.
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